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Science Question on Plant Tissues

How are simple tissues different from complex tissues in plants?

Answer

Simple Tissue : Made up of only one type of cells.
Mainly responsible for mechanical support and storage.
Examples : Parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma

Complex Tissue : Made up of more than one type of cells.
Mainly responsible for the transport of water, minerals, sugars and other metabolites.
Examples Xylem and phloem