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Do plants have organs and tissues like animals? What are they?
CellsTissuesOrgansOrgan systemsOrganism
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