Q3Written answer
Name the types of simple tissues.
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The types of simple tissues are as follows:
➢ Parenchyma
➢ Collenchyma
➢ Sclerenchyma
NCERT · Class 9 · Science
Chapter 6: Tissues
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Exercise 6.2
Textbook page 73 · 4 questionsQ4Written answer
Where is apical meristem found?
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In plants, apical meristem is typically found at:
- The tip of the shoot
- Root of the plant
Q5Written answer
Which tissue makes up the husk of a coconut?
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The sclerenchymatous tissue, which is a type of permanent tissue makes up the husk of the coconut. These tissues causes the plant to become stiff and hard. The cells of this tissue are dead and their cell walls are thickened because of the presence of lignin.
Q6Written answer
What are the constituents of phloem?
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The phloem constitutes of the following four elements, they are:
➢ Sieve tube
➢ Companion cells
➢ Phloem parenchyma
➢ Phloem fibres