Section 7: Chapter Summary
- A tissue is a group of cells grouped together and working together.
- An organ is group of tissues grouped together and working together.
- Plant tissues include xylem, phloem, collenchyma, sclerenchyma, epidermis and meristematic tissue.
- Animal tissues include epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue and nerve tissue.
- Plant and animal tissues are used in traditional technology, medical technology and cloning processes.
- The leaf is an example of a plant organ and its structure is adapted to its role in photosynthesis.