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Q.1 Â Â What is a tissue?
Sol.   A group of cells which is meant to serve a special function is called tissue.
Q.2 Â Â What is the utility of tissues in multicellular organisms?
Sol.   Tissues facilitate division of labour. Different tissues are responsible for different functions, which is important for the functioning of a multicellular organism.
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Q.1 Â Â Name types of simple tissues.
Sol. Â Â Simple tissues are as follows:
      (a) Parenchyma
      (b) Collenchyma
      (c) Sclerenchyma
Q.2 Â Â Where is apical meristem found?
Sol.   Apical meristem is found at root apex, shoot apex, leaf buds, etc.
Q.3 Â Â Which tissue makes up the husk of coconut?
Sol.   Sclerenchyma
Q.4 Â Â What are the constituents of phloem?
Sol.   Phloem is composed of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem fibres and phloem parenchyma.
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Q.1 Â Â Name the tissue responsible for movement in our body.
Sol.   Muscular tissue
Q.2 Â Â What does a neuron look like?
Sol.   Neuron looks like a star-shaped cell with a tail.
Q.3 Â Â Give three features of cardiac muscle.
Sol.   Three features of cardiac muscle are as follows:
      (a) Cells are branched fibres.
      (b) Striations are present on cells.
      (c) Cells are capable of continuous contraction and relaxation.