Question

Write the differences.

Simple tissue and complex tissues in plants.

Answer 1

Simple tissue

1. These tissues are simple. They are made up of only one type of cell.
2. Here, all the cells that make up the tissue are similar and have the same structure, with the same type of parts.
3. Simple permanent tissues are again classified into three main types. They are parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.

Permanent tissue

1. permanent tissues are made up of more than one type of cell.
2. They coordinate together to perform the same specialized functions in the plant body.
3. They are classified into two types – Xylem and Phloem

Simple tissue	Complex tissue
1. Simple tissues are made up of single type of cells.	Complex tissues are made up of different type of cells.
2. Simple tissue consists of parenchyma, collenchyma and sclernchyma.	Complex tissue consists of xylem and phloem.
3. It occurs in all parts of plant.	It occurs only in vascular region.
4. They perform various functions like storage, protection etc.	Their main function is to carry out conduction or transportation.