Describe the primary types of plant organs, tissues and cells in each of the following: A) maple leaf and B) a potato. How do the organs, tissues and cells reflect the main function of each structure to the plant?

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Ans: Maple leaf: The leaf is a part of a vegetative shoot system. This is because the leaves aren't part of the reproductive parts of a plant. The primary organ is the leaf. The tissue of the leaf is the ground tissue. The cells, that are present, are epidermis and mesophyll.
Potato: A potato is part of a vegetative shoot system. This is because it is a modified stem that is not part of the reproductive parts of a plant. The primary organ is the stem. The tissue is vascular. The cells are xylem, phloem, and collenchyma.
Plants have four main organs know as leaves, stems, roots, and reproductive structures. Reproductive structures include fruit and flowers. Each has a special function. The leaves are a part of photosynthesis. Stems are a part of the carrying both food and water to all part of the plant. Roots obtain the food and water from soil to the plant. Reproductive structures have the job of producing new offspring. There are three main types of tissues that are found within plants: ground, vascular, and dermal. Ground tissue are a part of photosynthesis. Vascular tissues include xylem and phloem. These are involved in the production of food and water. Dermal tissues include parenchyma and collenchyma. They cover the external surface of the plant and are involved in protection

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