Cell Diversity Flashcards
(16 cards)
State tWo examples of animal organ systems
C circulatory system resporstory system
Define the term organ system
a group of organs working together to carry out the same function
List an example of a plant organ and state the tissues it is Composed of
roots composed of dermal, vascular & ground tissue
Leaves composed of dermal, vascular &&ground
List an example of an animal organ and state the tissues it is composed of
The heart, composed of nervous connective
and cardiac tissue
Define an organ
a group of tissues working together for a similar
function.
State benefits to the applications listed
micro propagation a large number of plants are produced in a short time
plants are genetically identical
Its a cheeper method to produce or large amount of plants.
Skin Grafts
New skin will not be regretted by the reciever as it will be genetically identicall to their Skin
List two applications of tissue culturing
plant breeding (micro propagation) . Cancer research, skin grafts
Describe what is in vitro growth
Growth of cells outside the mbody in an artificial environment
Define tissue culture
The growth of cells in a sterile medium outside the body
State the function of these animal tissues
Nervous tissue
nuerons carry electrical impulses to and from the brain and spinal cord
Muscle tissue
Allows movement by contracting and relaxing
Name two animal tissues and give one adaption for each
Muscle tissue
Have Larger amounts of mitochondria To provide the necessary energy required
Eg. Skeletal muscle
Nervous tissue
Myelin sheath Helps movement.
State the function of these plant tissues
Xylem . Transports water and minerals through the plant. Provide support.
Phloem Transportks food from leaves to each part of the plant such as the root
Name two plant tissues and their adaptations.
tissues and give one
adaption for each
Define the term tissue
The group of cells work together for a function
