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Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

What Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues covers in ICSE Class 9 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Biology syllabus.

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A flowchart illustrating the classification of plant tissues into meristematic and permanent tissues, further subdividing permanent tissues into simple and complex types.
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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Tissues Plant and Animal Tissues

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Tissue is a group of similar cells performing a specific function. Plant tissues and animal tissues are organized into specialized types that work together to form organs and organ systems.

Plant tissuesMeristematic tissuePermanent tissueProtective tissueSupporting tissueParenchymaChlorenchymaCollenchyma

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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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