Question

Jack is examining a plant stem slide under the microscope. He can distinctly identify the epidermis, sclerenchyma, and phloem tissues. Arrange the tissues according to the tissue systems that they belong to.
A. Dermal tissue, ground tissue, and vascular tissue respectively

B. Ground tissue, vascular tissue, and dermal tissue respectively

C. Dermal tissue, vascular tissue, and ground tissue respectively

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option A.

Explanation:

Epidermis refers to dermal tissue. A dermal tissue envelopes the plant from the outside. It comprises epidermis and periderm. It is a solitary layer, which envelopes young plants. Sclerenchyma refers to ground tissue. A ground tissue comprises an array of functions. It comprises parenchyma and sclerenchyma. The function of sclerenchyma is to strengthen and support the stems, roots, and leaves.  

Phloem refers to vascular tissue. Vascular tissue has a pivotal role in the conduction of water, minerals, and organic constituents. It comprises xylem and phloem. Phloem performs the function of transporting organic compounds like hormones, carbohydrates, and others.  

Answer 2

A. is the best answer
The Epidermis are Dermal Tissues, Sclerenchyma are Ground Tissues while the Phloem are Vascular Tissues.