The anatomy of the plant

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⇒	Plant cells and tissues
	⇒	The anatomy of the plant
	⇒	The cell
	⇒	Tissues of the stem
	⇒	Stem growth
	⇒	Secondary growth

Figure 6.1 Cabbage, carrot and
celery with examples of plant
tissues, showing strengthening,
structural and transport tissues

A close examination of the internal structure (anatomy) of the plant with a microscope will reveal how it is made up of different tissues. Each tissue is a collection of specialized cells carrying out one function, such as xylem conducting water. An organ is made up of a group of tissues carrying out a specific function, such as a leaf producing sugars for the plant.

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