Question

Name three simple permanent tissues found in plants. Write one function of each.

Answer 1

Answer:

There are three types of permanent tissues as per their functions :

• Protective

• Supporting and

• Conducting

Protective tissue:

They prevent the plant from dryness and infection.

Supporting tissue:

It is of several types.

The three most important ones are Parenchyma, Collenchyma and schlerenchyma.

Parenchyma -

• They store food

• They give temporary support to the plant.

Collenchyma -

This tissue helps to support the parts of a plant.

Schlerenchyma -

This tissue provides strength to the parts of plant.

Conducting tissue :

There are two types of conducting tissues called Xylem and phloem.

Xylem -

• Xylem tracheids provide mechanical support.

• Xylem Parenchyma stores food.

• Xylem Parenchyma also helps in the conduction of water and minerals.

Phloem -

• Sieve tubes helps in the transport of food from leaves to other parts of the plant.

• Companion cells helps in the functioning of the sieve tube cell.

Answer 2

Answer:

above answer is correct