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Do plants have organs and tissues like animals?
What are they?
Dermal Tissue◦ It forms the skin of the plant, covering the leaves,
flowers, roots, fruits, and seeds. Vascular Tissue
◦ Xylem, responsible for movement of water and dissolved mineral nutrients, storage of food and support
◦ Phloem, responsible for movement of food. Ground Tissue
◦ 3 types found throughout the plant carryout many specialized functions.
Roots◦ Anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals
Stems◦ Usually above ground, grow upward and bear
leaves Leaves
◦ Primary location for photosythesis