Plant Tissues

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-An ensemble of similar cells that carry out a specific function.

-Multiple tissues form an organ.

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Tissue

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-Also called Meristem or embryonic tissue

-has the capacity to divide into new cells to produce more cells.

-thin walled living cells

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Meristematic Tissue

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Types of Meristems

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1. Apical meristems

2. Lateral meristems

3. Intercalary meristems

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-Formed by the division of meristematic cells

-these cells have lost the power of division permanently.

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Permanent Tissues

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Composed of only one kind of cell that performs a common function.

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Simple Tissues

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Composed of several kinds of cells that perform a common function, mainly helpful in conduction.

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Complex Tissues

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-Water conducting tissue that also provides mechanical support, originating from procambium and vascular cambium.

-located in the center of the vascular bundle, deep in the plant

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Xylem

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-Conducts water, minerals, and provides mechanical support, originating from procambium and vascular cambium.

-located on the outer side of the vascular bundle

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Phloem

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-Living tissues

-most abundant

-thin cell walls and large vacuoles

-functions for food and waste storage.

-there are spaces in between cells

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Parenchyma

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-Living tissues

-thickened cell walls

-commonly found below the epidermis

-usually smaller than parenchymal cells

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Collenchyma