OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What two structures make up a plant’s vascular tissue? (select both answer choices)
A
Epidermis
B
Phloem
C
Xylem
D
Cortex
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two types of organisation of primary xylem: Endarch-present in the stem, protoxylem is towards pith and metaxylem is towards the periphery. Exarch-present in the roots, metaxylem in the centre and protoxylem towards the periphery.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plant tissue systems fall into one of two general types: meristematic tissue, and permanent (or non-meristematic) tissue. Cells of the meristematic tissue are found in meristems, which are plant regions of continuous cell division and growth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phloem and xylem are complex tissues that perform transportation of food and water in a plant. They are the vascular tissues of the plant and together form vascular bundles. They work together as a unit to bring about effective transportation of food, nutrients, minerals and water.

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