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Do plants have organs and tissues like
animals?
What are they?
Cells
Tissues
Organs
Organ systems
Organism
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Dermal Tissue
◦ It forms the skin of the plant, covering the leaves,
flowers, roots, fruits, and seeds.
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Vascular Tissue
◦ Xylem, responsible for movement of water and
dissolved mineral nutrients, storage of food and
support
◦ Phloem, responsible for movement of food.
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Ground Tissue
◦ 3 types found throughout the plant carryout many
specialized functions.
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Roots
◦ Anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals
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Stems
◦ Usually above ground, grow upward and bear leaves
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Leaves
◦ Primary location for photosythesis