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Module Code:Pasay-GB1-Q1W2L2

Department of Education
Schools Division of Pasay City

Module in General Biology I

First Quarter/Second Week/ Second Day

Purpose of Module
You will : Classify different cell types (plant/animal tissues) and specify the function(s)
of each
1. Classify the tissues and specify the functions of each in plant

Lesson 2. . Plant tissues

What’s New

Plant tissue
 is a collection of similar cells performing an organized function for the plant. Each plant
tissue is specialized for a unique purpose, and can be combined with other tissues to
create organs such as leaves, flowers, stems and roots. The following is a brief outline
of plant tissues, and their functions within the plant.

Types of Tissue in Plants

Cells do not divide

A. Meristematic Plant Tissue

Meristematic Plant Tissue

 is the main growth tissue of the plant. All cells originate from one meristem or another.
A.1. Apical meristem - drives above ground growth, and decides the direction of the
plant. Root meristems dig into the soil in search of water and nutrients.
A.2 Subapical meristems /Lateral -divide the plant and carry leaves in different
directions.
A.3. Intercalary meristems - provide growth from the middle of the plant, to extend
the leaves upward into the sunlight

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 Meristematic plant tissue, at the central point, is undifferentiated and ready to divide
into any other type of plant cell. Meristematic cells divide asymmetrically. This means
that one plant remains undifferentiated, while the other cell takes on a more specialized
form. This cell will then continue to divide and develop into a plant tissue, which can
help form a new organ, such as a leaf. In this way meristematic plant tissue is
equivalent to animal stem cells. These cells are totipotent or pluripotent, meaning they
can divide into many different types of plant tissue.

B. Permanent Tissues

B1. Simple Plant Tissue/Dermal Tissue

The epidermis in plants -serves the same function as it does in animals. It is a plant tissue
formed of thin and densely packed cells, meant to separate the inside of the organisms from
the outside. The epidermis is often covered in a layer of waxy protection, to stop the plant from
burning or drying out in the sun.

The epidermis also contains :guard cells, which operate small opening called stoma. These
stoma control the passage of air and water through the leaves, allowing plants to move water
and nutrients up from the soil.

1. Cork -is a plant tissue seen in woody plants, which dies and becomes an outer layer of bark.
This tissue is also soaked with a special waxy substance which protects against insects, the
sun, and the elements.

2. Parenchyma. -this tissue is found inside the plant which comprised of thin-walled cells with
very large central vacuoles. The turgor pressure of these vacuoles is elevated when they are
full of water, which gives structure and support to the plant. Parenchyma plant tissue is found in
all parts of the plant, and makes up large portions of the leaves, stems and roots. In the leaves,
parenchyma plant tissue is highly involved in the process of photosynthesis. All parenchyma
plant tissue is living, and carries out functions continually. Parenchyma tissue, when wounded,
can revert back into meristematic plant tissue to regrow damaged areas.

3. Sclerenchyma plant tissue is a structural tissue which dies, but the cell wall and structure
remain. Sclerenchyma plant tissue forms long, connected fibers called sclereids. These fibers
can extend throughout a plant to provide support and strength to various organs. This plant
tissue is commonly found in stems, bark, and in the hard shells of some fruits and nuts, such
as pears.

4. Collenchyma plant tissue is similar to sclerenchyma, in that it provides support. Often,

collenchyma plant tissue is seen in young plants, with a limited number of cells.

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B2. Complex Plant Tissue/Vascular Tissue

a plant deal with moving nutrients and water to the leaves, while removing the products of
photosynthesis from the leaves. Photosynthesis produces the sugar glucose. Modified and
bound to other 6-carbon sugars, the substance becomes sucrose or a variety of other
disaccharides. In this form it can be moved with small amounts of water and can be transported
efficiently throughout the plant. The complex tissues of the plant aid in this overall effort to
supply the roots with food as they supply the leaves with water and nutrients.
The two main forms of plant tissue used in this process are :xylem and phloem.

1. Xylem- is a plant tissue specially designed for transporting water and nutrients. This
plant tissue can come in several forms, depending on the species. Sometimes, the xylem plant
tissue is made up of a long chain of small tubes, called vessels, which interconnect and allow
water to travel through unimpeded.
• . Starting at the roots, the water is driven by pressure at the bottom and transpiration at
the leaves, which sucks the water through the xylem like as straw. It is estimated that up to
95% of the water used by plants is transpired, rather than used in photosynthesis or in the
metabolism. This is thought to be necessary to concentrate nutrients found in the soil, a

2. Phloem. - consist of a variety of different cell types which work together to produce a
continual interconnected passageway connecting cells of the plant.

• The phloem, rather than bringing water up from the roots, needs to carry sugar down to
the roots and stems. With a little water from the xylem, it can complete this process. It is further
aided by companion cells, which surround the actual sieve-tube. The whole structure is then
supported by phloem fibers, which give the tube shape and structure.

What is It

Activity I. Answer the Crossword Puzzle below

ACROSS:
(1)A type of plant tissue where the cells
divide and provide growth
(3)A simple plant tissue/dermal tissue found
inside the plant and gives structure and
support t to the plant.
DOWN:
(2 ) A type of plant tissue where cells do not
undergo cell division and are no longer
actively dividing.
(4) A plant tissue where water moves from
one tracheid to another .
(5) It is a Plant tissue which contains the
guard cells and stoma.

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Activity II. Your Task:

Draw a plant and label its parts that shows where you can find the
A. Meristematic Tissues B. Permanent Tissues

APICAL MERISTEM

EPIDERMIS
XYLEM
INTERCALARY MERISTEM PHLOEM

LATERAL MERISTEM

SCLERENCHYMA

What’s More

Activity III. If you are going to plant a camote top, which part of it are you going to
plant?
Why?___________________________________________________
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What I Have Learned

Plant tissue systems fall into one of two general types: meristematic tissue and permanent (or
non-meristematic) tissue. Cells of the meristematic tissue are found in meristems, which are
plant regions of continuous cell division and growth. Meristematic tissue cells are either
undifferentiated or incompletely differentiated, and they continue to divide and contribute to the
growth of the plant. In contrast, permanent tissue consists of plant cells that are no longer
actively dividing.

Post Test: Fill in the blanks:

Plant tissues are derived from specialized groups of dividing cells called
________. _____.There are three types of simple tissues: ____________ , ____________
and ______________ In the vascular system it is consist of the ___________wherein it
transport water and dissolved minerals and the ___________is the tissue that transports sugar
through the plant.

Module Writer: ARLENE F. SAN MIGUEL, LPT

KALAYAAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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