Plant Cells and Tissues

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What are the three basic cell types in plant tissues?

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Parenchyma, Collenchyma, Sclerenchyma.

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What is the function of Parenchyma cells?

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Store starch, oils, and water; help heal wounds; have thin flexible walls.

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What do Collenchyma cells provide to a growing plant?

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Support.

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What is unique about Sclerenchyma cells?

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They are the strongest plant cell type.

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What are the three tissue systems in plant organs?

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Dermal tissue, Ground tissue, Vascular tissue.

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What is the function of Dermal tissue?

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Covers the outside of a plant, protects the plant, secretes cuticle of leaves, forms outer bark of trees.

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What is the role of Ground tissue?

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Found inside a plant, provides support, stores materials in roots and stems.

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What does Vascular tissue transport?

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Water, minerals, and organic compounds.

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What is the function of Xylem?

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Transports water and dissolved minerals.

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What are the two types of specialized cells in Xylem?

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Vessel elements and tracheid cells.