Exploring Plant Tissues for Grade 10 Science

The video tutorial introduces plant tissues, focusing on dermal, vascular, meristematic, and ground tissues. It explains their roles and importance in plant structure and function. Dermal tissue acts as a protective layer, vascular tissue transports water and nutrients, meristematic tissue is involved in growth, and ground tissue is crucial for photosynthesis. The tutorial aims to help students list and describe these tissue types.

How many main types of plant tissues are discussed?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Two

What is the primary function of dermal tissue in plants?

• Transporting water

• Covering the outside of the plant

• Photosynthesis

• Dividing into specialized cells

Which tissue type is not primarily involved in the transport of substances?

• Vascular tissue

• Meristematic tissue

• Dermal tissue

• Ground tissue

What role do root hairs play in plants?

• Conducting photosynthesis

• Absorbing water and minerals

• Transporting sugar

• Covering the plant

Which part of the vascular tissue is responsible for transporting water?

• Epidermis

• Root hairs

• Xylem

• Phloem

What does the phloem transport?

• Water

• Oxygen

• Minerals

• Sugar

Meristematic tissue in plants is similar to what in humans?

• Stem cells

• Skin cells

• Bone cells

• Muscle cells

What is the significance of meristematic tissue in plant growth?

• It covers the plant

• It transports nutrients

• It differentiates into specialized cells

• It conducts photosynthesis

What is the main site of photosynthesis in plants?

• Dermal tissue

• Ground tissue

• Vascular tissue

• Meristematic tissue

Which of the following is not a function of the tissues discussed?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transportation

• Protection