PLANT: Tissues and Organs

Question	Answer
What is the use of 'Epidermal Tissue'?	To cover the outside of the plant.
What is the use of 'Mesophyll Tissue'?	To carry out photosynthesis.
What is the use of 'Xylem and Phloem Tissue'?	To transport substances around the plant.
What are the 3 organs in a plant?	1. Stem 2. Roots 3. Leaves
What are leaves adapted for?	Photosynthesis.
What use is the adaption of 'chlorophyll' in a plant leaf?	To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.
What use is the adaption of 'a large surface area' in a plant leaf?	To absorb more light.
What use is the adaption of 'stomata' in a plant leaf?	To let CO2 absorb into the leaf.
What use is the adaption of 'being thin' in a plant leaf?	A short distance for CO2 to absorb through to leaf cells.
What use is the adaption of 'a network of veins' in a plant leaf?	Supports the leaf and transports water and carbohydrates.
What use is the adaption of 'thin waxy cuticle made of wax' in a plant leaf?	Protects the leaf without blocking out light.

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