PLANTSOrgans and Organ Systems

Cells make tissues

� When different types of cells work together,

they make tissues

� Plants have tissues

�Dermal

� Vascular

�Ground

� When multiple types of tissues work together,

they form an organs

What is an organ?

Major plant organs

� Root

� Stem

� Leaf

� What do they do?

Roots

Roots

� Anchor the plant in the ground

� Specialized cells to absorb water and nutrients

Stems

� Provide transport for nutrients

� Provide support for the upper part of the plant

Leaves

� Provide area to absorb sunlight for

photosynthesis

� Have pores to absorb gases needed for

photosynthesis

� Stomata

Structure and Function

� How does the structure of each of these organs

allow it to do its function?

Comparing organs

� Types of roots

� Types of stems

� Types of leaves

Plant

Organ

Systems

� How do

they all

work

together?