Q 3. How are simple tissues different from complex tissues in plants?
Simple tissues are different from complex tissues in plants in the following ways
Simple tissues | Complex tissues |
Simple tissues are composed of a single type of cells. |
Complex tissues are composed of cells of more than one type. |
These tissues are protective and supportive in function. |
The function is conduction of water, minerals and food products to different parts of the body |
Three types of simple tissues are: parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma |
Two types of complex tissues are the xylem and Phloem |