Biology Practical- Plant Anatomy

Parenchyma cells

photosynthesis and storage

Sclerenchyma cells

hardening support cell

Collenchyma cells

support for growth

Xylem cells

water transport cells

Major type of plant tissue

dermal, ground, and vascular

dermal tissue

the outer covering of a plant

ground tissue

functions in photosynthesis, storage, and support

vascular tissue

Plant tissue consisting of cells joined into tubes that transport water and nutrients throughout the plant body.

Anatomical structures of herbaceous plants

leaves, stems, flowers, fruits, and roots

Herbaceous stem

soft, non-woody, thin layer for protection, vascular tissue is arranged in bundles

Woody stem

thicker, tougher outer covering, xylem forms rings

Root

thin outer layer for absorbing water

leaf

top and bottom protective layer that is thin and has tiny openings

Primary growth

increases in length

Meristematic tissue

areas where cells divide and cause growth

secondary growth

increases in thickness (vascular cambium and cork cambium)