Chapter 6: Tissues- Exercise- 74

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Chapter 6: Tissues

Class: IX

Exercise number 74

Question 1

Name types of simple tissues.

Answer 1

Simple tissues are classified into three types - Parenchyma, Collenchyma, and Sclerenchyma. Parenchyma tissue is further classified into two - Aerenchyma and Chlorenchyma.

Question 2

Where is apical meristem found?

Answer 2

Apical meristem is present at the growing tips of stems and roots. These apical meristem initiate growth in new cells of seedlings, at the tip of roots, and shoots.

Question 3

Which tissue makes up the husk of coconut?

Answer 3

The husk of a coconut is made up of sclerenchyma tissue.

Question 4

What are the constituents of phloem?

Answer 4

Phloem is the food conducting tissue in plants. It is made up of four components

(i) Sieve tubes

(ii) Companion cells

(iii) Phloem parenchyma

(iv) Phloem fibres