2. Plants & Plant Tissues

4. Shoots System This system is composed of a stem(s), leaves, and flowers which are adapted for support, light acquisition, water transport, and reproduction

5. Leaves Composed of a flat thin Blade and an attaching Petiole and the site of Photosynthesis Leaf types include Simple and Compound Shapes, and Evergreen and Deciduous with regard to their seasonal presence of the plant

6. Roots System This system is composed of the roots which provide support and supply nutrients and water acquired from the soil Root types include a Primary and Lateral Roots

7. Plant Tissues Ground Tissue Composes the bulk of the plant and is general in function Vascular Tissue Adapted for the transport of nutrients, water, and photosynthetic products Dermal Tissue Covers and protects the plant from water loss and surrounding environment

8. Simple Tissues Are tissues composed of one cell type Parenchyma Found in areas of primary growth, and also aids in storage and secretion Collenchyma Provides flexible support for primary tissue Scerenchyma Support mature plant parts and protects seeds

9. Complex Tissues Are organized arrays of two or more cell types Vascular Tissue Dermal Tissue