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Do plants have organs and tissues like animals?

What are they?

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