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Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues revision notes for ICSE Class 9 Biology: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Biology syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Basic Ideas About Tissues

  • A tissue is a group of similar cells performing a specific function.
  • Several tissues together form an organ.
  • Many organs together form an organ system.
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2. Plant Tissues

  • Plant tissues are of two main types: meristematic tissue and permanent tissue.
  • Meristematic tissue has cells that can divide and form new cells.
  • Permanent tissue has cells that have lost the ability to divide.
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3. Meristematic Tissue

  • Meristematic tissue is found at growing points such as tips of roots, stems, and branches.
  • It is also present between the bark and the wood of trees.
  • Meristematic cells are small, cubical, thin-walled, with large nuclei and almost no vacuoles.
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4. Permanent Tissue: Protective

  • Protective tissue has cells with thick walls.
  • It is found on the surface of roots, stems, and leaves.
  • Epidermis of leaves secretes a waxy water-proof material.

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Key Concepts

A tissue is a groupMeristematic tissue is found at growingPermanent tissue is made of cellsParenchymaXylem and phloem are complex tissues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues for ICSE Class 9 Biology?
Key topics in Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues include Basic Ideas About Tissues, Plant Tissues, Meristematic Tissue, Permanent Tissue: Protective. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 40 practice questions on Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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