Question

How are simple tissues different from complex tissues in plants?

Answer 1

Hint: Tissues can be defined as clusters of cells which have the same configuration and they work together to perform a specific function. Tissues are present in both plants and animals.

Complete Answer:
Plant tissues are roughly divided into permanent tissues and meristematic tissues. The tissues which have lost the capacity to separate are permanent tissues. In addition, permanent tissues can be subdivided into complex tissues and simple tissues.

Sl.No	Simple tissues	Complex tissues
1.	Simple tissues are made up of only one type of cell.	Complex tissues are made up of more than one type of cells.
2.	This tissue’s cells perform the same role.	This tissue’s cells perform different functions.
3.	The cells of simple tissue have common structure and origin.	The cells of complex tissue have different structure and origin.
4.	Simple tissue helps in storage and provides structural support.	The main role of complex tissue is to transport water, sugar, minerals, and metabolites.
5.	Example of simple tissue are parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma	Examples of complex tissues are phloem and xylem.

Note: Mostly, simple tissue protects the surface of both the body's internal organs and the body’s external organs. Simple tissues are bundled closely together. A simple tissue in animals is called the epithelium, and in plants, the epidermis. The primary function of complex tissue is to help connect and support organs together. In the body, these tissues are distributed everywhere. They are also classified in animals as connective tissue and in plants as vascular tissue.