What are the two basic types of plant tissues?
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The two basic types of plant tissues are:
- Meristematic tissue
- Permanent tissue
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What are the two basic types of plant tissues?
The two basic types of plant tissues are:
Give the technical terms for the following:
Mention if the following statements are true (T) or false (F)
Name the kind of animal tissue in which
Give one example of each of the following tissues where they are located.
Write one speciality each of the following :
Mention if the following statements are true (T) or false (F)
In potato, starch is stored in :
Parenchyma
Reason — Parenchyma tissue stores food, as in potatoes.
Sclerenchyma provides mechanical support. Collenchyma provides flexible support to growing parts like stems and leaves. Chlorenchyma performs photosynthesis.
Tendons and ligaments are examples of :
Fibrous connective tissue
Reason — Tendons and ligaments are fibrous connective tissue connecting muscle to bone and bone to bone respectively.
Tendons and ligaments are not cartilage. Cartilage is a supporting connective tissue. Tendons and ligaments are not muscle tissue. Muscular tissue is responsible for movement. Adipose tissue is not related to tendons or ligaments. It stores fat.
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Meristem — Actively dividing cells
Reason — Meristems are actively dividing cells found at the growing regions of a plant.
Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant. Phloem transports food made during photosynthesis. Sclerenchyma provides mechanical support.
Parenchyma containing chloroplasts is known as:
Chlorenchyma
Reason — Parenchyma containing chloroplasts is called chlorenchyma and performs photosynthesis.
Aerenchyma is modified parenchyma with large air spaces but not related to chloroplasts. Collenchyma provides flexible support to growing parts.
Annual rings are the number of :
Layers of Xylem in a stem.
Reason — Older xylem forms wood and does not take part in transport. The annual rings seen in woody stems are formed due to successive layers of xylem.
Internodes are segments between two nodes. Monocot stems have scattered vascular bundles, not rings. Bark is the outer protective covering of stems. It does not form annual rings.
Which of the following cells in plants are said to be dead ?
Sclerenchyma
Reason — Sclerenchyma cells are dead at maturity and have lignified walls.
Meristematic cells are actively dividing. Parenchyma cells are living and thin-walled. Collenchyma cells are living and have unevenly thickened walls.
Which of the following connects a muscle to a bone?
Tendon
Reason — Tendons are connective tissues that connect muscles to bones.
Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in the nose, ear and joints. Ligaments connect bone to bone. Interstitial fluid is the fluid present between cells.
Which of the following tissues is richly found in the tear gland ?
Glandular epithelium
Reason — The cells that release secretion, consist of Glandular epithelium.
Which one of the following tissues helps in the growth of plants lengthwise?
Apical meristem
Reason — Apical meristem helps in the growth of plants lengthwise.
Lateral meristem is responsible for increase in thickness in plants. Parenchyma helps in storage, photosynthesis, repair. Collenchyma provides flexible support to growing parts of the plant.
Cardiac muscle is:
Involuntary and Striated.
Reason — Cardiac muscle is involuntary in function. Its fibres are striated, uninucleate and branched.
Animals have two kinds of supportive connective tissue. The type which has a good supply of blood vessels and nerves is (P) ............... whereas the one which has no blood vessels or nerves is (Q) ............... .
P — Bone, Q — Cartilage
Reason — Bone is a supportive connective tissue with a rich supply of blood vessels and nerves, whereas cartilage lacks blood vessels and nerves.
Areolar tissue and adipose tissue are loose connective tissues, not supporting skeletal tissues.
A biology teacher asked her students to give two specific characteristic features of cardiac muscles.
Neeta said: Striated and involuntary.
Nitesh said: Unstriated and unbranched.
Isha said: Striated and branched.
Kabeer said: Unstriated and voluntary.
Who were correct?
Neeta and Isha
Reason — Cardiac muscles are striated (having light and dark bands), involuntary (works without conscious control) and branched.
Deepali tried to match the kind of supporting tissues in plants with their characteristic features.
She tabulated the pairs as follows:
| Supporting tissue | Cellular structure |
|---|---|
| P | Dead cells, have thick walls due to deposition of lignin |
| Q | Elongated cells, cell wall is thickened at the corners |
Identify P and Q
P — Sclerenchyma, Q — Collenchyma
Reason — Sclerenchyma is made of dead cells. Cell walls are thickened with lignin, making them rigid and supportive. Collenchyma is made of living cells and are elongated. Cell walls are unevenly thickened at the corners, providing flexible support.
Parenchyma cells are living and has thin, uniform cell walls.
Which of the following does not belong to the connective tissue proper of animals ?
Cartilage
Reason — Cartilage is a supporting or skeletal connective tissue, not connective tissue proper.
Areolar tissue and adipose tissue are connective tissue proper, and ligament is a fibrous connective tissue.
Given below is the structure of a specific cell found in the body of animals and humans. Read the information below the diagram and fill in the blanks:
The above mentioned cell is found in all the part of body but richly located in the brain and spinal cord. The tissue formed by these cells is concerned with the perception and responses of animals.
The cell shown above is the basic structural and functional unit of the (a) ............... . Each cell consists of a round or oval body, called (b) ............... containing the nucleus. It has one or more elongated hair-like extensions called (c) ............... or ............... . One of these extensions is very long and is termed as (d) ............... . Many of these extensions are bundled together to form a (e) ............... .
The cell shown above is the basic structural and functional unit of the Nervous system . Each cell consists of a round or oval body, called Cell body containing the nucleus. It has one or more elongated hair-like extensions called Dendrites or Nerve fibers . One of these extensions is very long and is termed as Axon . Many of these extensions are bundled together to form a Nerve .
Name the kind of tissue found
Where is the least specialized tissue located in plants
The least specialized tissue in plants is located in roots, fruits and stem of the plant. It is known as the Parenchyma.
Give one word for each of the following:
Name one place each in living organisms where the following tissues are located:
Name the kinds of cells found in the following places:
Name any one body part where ciliated epithelium is found in humans? What is its function?
We find ciliated epithelium tissue in the lining of the trachea.
Ciliated epithelium is a thin tissue that has hair-like structures on it. These hairs called cilia move back and forth to help move particles out of our body.
Define the terms:
Write the specific locations of the following tissues in plants/animals.
List the tissues found in the human heart?
The tissues found in the human heart are:
Can you consider a cluster of eggs as a tissue? Why?
No, we cannot consider a cluster of eggs as a tissue. A tissue is a group of cells having a common origin and performing a common function. A cluster of eggs is not a tissue since each egg has individual function and they don't function as a group.
Name the three kinds of muscles found in the human body. In each case, name one region in the body where they are found.
The three kinds of muscles found in the human body are -
Distinguish between following pairs with reference to what is asked in the brackets.
(a) Parenchyma and Collenchyma (cellular structure)
(b) Meristematic and Permanent tissue (cell division)
(c) Blood and Lymph (cellular components)
(d) Bone and Cartilage (porosity)
(e) Voluntary and Involuntary muscles (shape and cellular structure)
(a) Difference between Parenchyma and Collenchyma (cellular structure):
| Parenchyma | Collenchyma |
|---|---|
| Cell is large with thin cell walls having one large vacuole. Cells are oval, circular and polygonal. | Elongated cells with thick cell walls. Cell walls thickened at corners. |
(b) Difference between Meristematic and Permanent tissue (cell division):
| Meristematic tissue | Permanent tissue |
|---|---|
| Cells divide and result in growth. | Cells cannot divide. |
(c) Difference between Blood and Lymph (cellular components):
| Blood | Lymph |
|---|---|
| Blood consists of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. | Lymph consists of plasma and white blood cells. |
(d) Difference between Bone and Cartilage (porosity):
| Bone | Cartilage |
|---|---|
| Bone is porous. | Cartilage is non-porous. |
(e) Difference between Voluntary and Involuntary muscles (shape and cellular structure):
| Involuntary muscle cells | Voluntary muscle cells |
|---|---|
| Spindle shaped and small cells. | Cylindrical and long cells. |
| Uni-nucleated cells. | Multi-nucleated cells. |
| Striations are absent. | Striations are present. |
What is the difference between-
| Cell | Tissue |
|---|---|
| Structural and functional units of living entities. They are the building blocks of life. | Cluster of cells performing a specific function. |
| Example – Nerve cell. | Example – Connective tissue. |
| Organ | Organism |
|---|---|
| Multiple tissues make up for an organ. They perform functions within the body. | Several organ systems (constituted by organs) make up for an organism. |
| Example - Heart | Example – animals/humans |
| Organ | Organelle |
|---|---|
| Multiple tissues make up for an organ.They perform functions within the body. | It is a portion/section of a cell that has a certain function. |
| Example - Heart | Example – Ribosome, Lysosomes |
| Organ | Organ System |
|---|---|
| Multiple tissues make up for an organ. They perform functions within the body. | Several organs together performing a specific life process form an organ system. |
| Example - Heart | Example – Circulatory system |
Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:

The given diagram is a longitudinal section of a phloem tissue of a plant as the cells exhibit cellular contents.
The following parts are labelled:
This tissue is likely to be found in the stem and leaves as it is the tissue that conducts food, the manufactured food in the leaves needs to be transported to other parts of the plant.
The functions of the labelled parts are as follows-
Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:

The figures (A and B) given below are two kinds of animal tissues. Study the figures and answer the following questions:

Tissue A is Cartilage. Tissue B is Bone.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Common function of both the tissue is providing support.
Cartilage provides support to flexible and elastic parts of body like trachea while bone is hard and provides structural support to the body.
A → Bronchial tubes
B → Ribs
Tendons and Ligaments are two fibrous connective tissue.
Tendons connect muscles to bones. Ligaments connect bone to bone.
Below diagram shows fibrous connective tissue with four of its important parts labelled:

Sandesh observed a slide containing the longitudinal section of a plant tissue found in all parts of the plant like-root, stem and leaves. Different types of cells are visible in the tissue as shown alongside in the diagram:
(a) Identify and name the kind of tissue shown above. Is it a kind of simple permanent tissue or complex tissue ?
(b) Distinguish between simple permanent tissue and complex permanent tissue.
(c) Write one important role of the above mentioned tissue.
(a) Phloem tissue. It is a complex permanent tissue.
(b)
| Simple permanent tissue | Complex permanent tissue |
|---|---|
| Made up of only one type of similar cells | Made up of more than one type of cells |
| Performs a single function like support or storage | Performs multiple functions, mainly transport |
| All cells are similar in structure and function | Cells are different in structure and function |
| Found in every part of plant | Found in vascular region of plant |
| Examples: Parenchyma, Collenchyma, Sclerenchyma | Examples: Xylem, Phloem |
(c) The role of phloem is transportation of food from the leaves to all parts of the plant.
Assertion (A): Lateral (or cambium) meristem is responsible for the increase in the girth (diameter) of the stem.
Reason (R): Cambium is located near the tips of the root and stem and also on the tips of axillary buds where growth occurs at a faster rate.
A is True and R is False.
Reason — A is True as the lateral meristem is responsible for secondary growth, i.e., the increase in girth of stems and roots.
R is False because apical meristem is found at the tips of roots, stems, and axillary buds, and it contributes to length-wise growth.
Therefore, A is True and R is False is the correct option.
Assertion (A): Collenchyma is composed of long and narrow cells. These cells have very thick walls due to the deposition of lignin.
Reason (R): Collenchyma stores food and provides temporary support to the parts of a plant.
A is false and R is True.
Reason — A is false as collenchyma cells are long and narrow, but their thickening is due to cellulose and pectin, not lignin. Lignin is found in sclerenchyma, not collenchyma.
R is True as collenchyma store food and provides mechanical support, to growing parts like young stems and leaves.
Therefore, A is false and R is True is the correct option.
Assertion (A): Tracheids are made up of elongated dead cells with large cavities without any contents.
Reason (R) : Tracheids provide mechanical support by developing various types of thickenings in their walls.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Reason — A is true because tracheids are elongated, dead cells with large empty cavities.
R is true because tracheids have lignified wall thickenings and therefore provide mechanical support. However, R does not explain A.
Therefore, Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A is the correct option.
Assertion (A): Lymph is a fluid connective tissue which does not contain any blood cells.
Reason (R): Lymph is concerned with transportation and immunity.
A is False and R is True.
Reason — A is False as lymph is a fluid connective tissue, but it contains white blood cells (WBCs), especially lymphocytes.
R is True as lymph plays a role in transporting nutrients, fats, and waste and it also provides immunity.
Therefore, A is False and R is True is the correct option.
Assertion (A): Cardiac muscles are striated, uninucleated and branched. Cells are relatively short and located in the muscles of the heart.
Reason (R): Cardiac muscles can contract without outside stimulation and do not get tired easily.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Reason — A is true as cardiac muscles are striated, uninucleated and branched. They are found only in the heart.
R is true as cardiac muscles can contract without external nerve stimulation. They work continuously without getting tired. But the reason does not explain the structural features mentioned in the assertion.
Therefore, Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A is the correct option.
Assertion (A): Xylem and phloem are the two types of vascular tissues which help in the transportation of materials to the various parts of the plant.
Reason (R): Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves whereas phloem transports the prepared food material from the leaves to various parts of the plant.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Reason (R): A is true as Xylem transports water and minerals from roots to leaves.
R is true as Phloem transports food (sugars) from leaves to other parts. The reason correctly explains how these tissues carry out transportation.
Therefore, Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A is the correct option.
Samay is working on a school project for his biology class. His teacher asks him to study plant growth at tissue level and identify the specific tissues involved in this process. He sows a few soaked bean seeds in his kitchen garden and observes the sprouts under a microscope. He notices actively dividing cells in the growing regions of the plant.
(a) Name the type of tissue observed by Samay that has the ability to divide repeatedly and produce a large number of cells in a particular region.
(b) Write two specific locations in the plant body where the above mentioned tissue can be found.
(c) State any two main characteristic features of the cells of this tissue.
(d) What are the 2 main categories of this tissue ?
(a) The tissue is Meristematic tissue.
(b) Two locations where this tissue is found are tips of roots and shoots.
(c) Two characteristic features of the cells of this tissue are:
(d) The two main categories of this tissue are:
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