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2.  Do plants have organs and tissues like animals?  What are they?

3. CellsTissuesOrgansOrgan systemsOrganism

4.  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.

5.  Roots ◦ Anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals  Stems ◦ Usually above ground, grow upward and bear leaves  Leaves ◦ Primary location for photosythesis