Difference Between Simple And Complex Tissue

Difference Between Simple And Complex Tissue: Simple tissues and Complex tissues are two types of permanent plant tissues. Simple permanent tissues are made up of a single type of cells. On the other hand, Complex permanent tissues are made up of more than one type of cells. Plant tissue refers to a group of cells that has a common origin, and similar structure and work together for a defined function for the plant and permanent tissue refers to a group of differentiated cells.

Difference Between Simple and Complex Tissue

Features	Simple Permanent Tissues	Complex Permanent Tissues
Nature	Homogeneous	Heterogeneous
Cell Composition	Consists of one type of cell	Consists of different types of cells
Location	Present in every part of the plant	Present in vascular regions
Function	Repair, storage of food, secretion, mechanical support, and can be photosynthetic	Transportation of water, minerals, hormones, and food to various parts of the plant body
Types	Parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma	Xylem and phloem

What are Simple Permanent Tissues?

Simple tissues are those permanent tissues that are homogeneous in nature which means they consist of only one kind of cells. They help in the repair, storage of food, and secretion, have mechanical roles means provide structural support, and can be photosynthetic as well. They are present in every part of the plant. Simple tissues consist of parenchyma, collenchymas, and sclerenchyma.

What are Complex Permanent Tissues?

Complex tissues are those permanent tissues that are heterogeneous in nature which means they consist of different types of cells within single tissue performing a definite function. They help in the transportation of water, minerals, hormones, and food to various parts of the plant body. They are present in the vascular regions. Complex tissues consist of Xylem and Phloem.

FAQs on Simple Tissue and Complex Tissue

Q1: What are plant tissues?

Answer:

Plant tissues refer to groups of cells that have a common origin, similar structure, and work together to perform specific functions for the plant.

Q2: How many types of plant tissues are there based on their ability to divide?

Answer:

There are two types of plant tissues based on their ability to divide:

1. Meristematic tissue
2. Permanent tissue.

Q3: What are meristematic tissues, and how are they classified?

Answer:

Meristematic tissues consist of dividing cells that contribute to the growth of plants. They are classified into apical meristem, lateral meristem, and intercalary meristem based on their location, and into primary and secondary meristems based on their origin.

Q4: What are simple permanent tissues, and what are their characteristics?

Answer:

Simple permanent tissues are homogeneous tissues consisting of only one type of cell. They perform functions such as repair, food storage, secretion, mechanical support, and photosynthesis. They are present throughout the plant and include parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.

Q5: What are complex permanent tissues, and what functions do they perform?

Answer:

Complex permanent tissues are heterogeneous tissues consisting of different types of cells within a single tissue, working together to perform specific functions. They are involved in the transportation of water, minerals, hormones, and food to various parts of the plant body. The two main types of complex permanent tissues

1. Xylem
2. Phloem