HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
PLANT BIOLOGY
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Question
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What type of tissue makes up the epidermis?
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dermal tissue
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vascular tissue
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ground tissue
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kleenex tissue
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The dermal tissue system-the epidermis-is the outer protective layer of the primary plant body (the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds). The epidermis is usually one cell layer thick, and its cells lack chloroplasts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most of plant dermal tissue is composed of pavement cells, tightly packed cells that make up the protective layer. This tissue also contains specialized components that aid in protection and transpiration. These components include but are not limited to: the cuticle, guard cells, stomata, trichomes, and root hairs.
Detailed explanation-3: -The epidermis is an example of dermal tissue (Figure 9.3. 1). It is composed of a single layer of epidermis cells.
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