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Chapter 33, Problem 16TYU
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To determine: The advantages of a plant having dead support cells like sclerenchyma.
Introduction: Most of the plant body includes ground tissue system as it is a necessary portion of the plants to supply mineral, nutrients, and water to the organisms. The ground tissue system includes three types of tissues: parenchyma tissue, collenchyma tissue, and sclerenchyma tissue. These tissues perform several varieties of functions in the plant body.
Summary Introduction
To determine: The disadvantages of plants having dead support cells.
Introduction: Most of the plant body includes ground tissue system as it is a necessary portion of the plants to supply mineral, nutrients, and water to the organisms. The ground tissue system includes three types of tissues: parenchyma tissue, collenchyma tissue, and sclerenchyma tissue. These tissues perform several varieties of functions in the plant body.
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Biology (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 33.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 33.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 33.1 - Describe the structure and functions of the...Ch. 33.1 - Describe the structure and functions of the dermal...Ch. 33.1 - Prob. 1CCh. 33.1 - Prob. 2CCh. 33.1 - How do parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma...Ch. 33.1 - Prob. 4CCh. 33.1 - How are epidermis and periderm alike? How are they...Ch. 33.2 - Prob. 5LO
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