Plant Tissues Under Microscope
Explore the microscopic world of plants! This interactive tool helps you identify different plant tissues and understand their functions by examining their cellular structure.
Help & Instructions
â–¼- Identify the Tissue: Examine the image of a plant tissue and type in its name.
- Quiz Challenge: Answer multiple-choice questions about the function and characteristics of plant tissues.
- Use the hint button if you need help identifying a tissue.
- Recognize the key types of plant tissues.
- Differentiate between simple and complex tissues.
- Relate tissue structure to its specific function.
- Reinforce knowledge of plant anatomy.
Identify the Plant Tissue
Examine the microscopic image and identify the tissue type.
Quiz Challenge: Tissue Functions
Which tissue is responsible for photosynthesis?
Plants, like animals, are composed of different tissues that work together to perform specific functions. The primary types of plant tissues are dermal, ground, and vascular tissues. Observing these tissues under a microscope reveals their unique cellular structures, which are directly related to their roles in the plant's life.
The Functions of Plant Tissues
This is the outermost layer of the plant. Its primary function is **protection**. It covers the entire plant body and helps prevent water loss and physical damage. The epidermis is a key part of the dermal tissue.
This tissue makes up the bulk of the plant's body and is involved in **metabolic processes**. It includes **parenchyma** (for photosynthesis and storage), **collenchyma** (for flexible support), and **sclerenchyma** (for rigid support). The pith and cortex are examples of ground tissue.
This is the plant's **transport system**. It consists of **xylem** and **phloem**. Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant, while phloem transports sugars (food) from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
