Question

part 3 - plant tissues matching

1. dermal tissue
2. ground tissue
3. vascular tissue
4. meristematic tissue
5. cambium

a. plant regions of continuous cell division and growth (ex: roots, leaf buds)
b. covers and protects the plant, prevents loss of water (transpiration)
c. helps store water and sugar, provides structure
d. transports water, minerals, and sugars to different parts of the plant
e. a thin layer of cells from which the xylem and phloem grow

Explanation:

• Dermal Tissue: As the outermost layer, it covers and protects the plant and reduces water loss (transpiration), which matches option B.
• Ground Tissue: It has functions like storage (water and sugar) and providing structural support, corresponding to option C.
• Vascular Tissue: Its main role is transportation of water, minerals, and sugars throughout the plant, so it is option D.
• Meristematic Tissue: It is the region where continuous cell division and growth occur (e.g., in roots and leaf buds), fitting option A.
• Cambium: It is a thin - layer of cells that gives rise to xylem and phloem (vascular tissues), which is option E.

Answer:

1. B. covers and protects the plant, prevents loss of water (transpiration)
2. C. helps store water and sugar, provides structure
3. D. transports water, minerals, and sugars to different parts of the plant
4. A. plant regions of continuous cell division and growth (ex: roots, leaf buds)
5. E. a thin layer of cells from which the xylem and phloem grow