Large organisms require more organization

cells ---> tissues ---> organs ----> organ systems---> whole organism

Plants have 3-4 main types of tissues: dermal, vascular, ground, (meristematic)

Plant Tissues are organized into 3-4 main organs: leaves, stems, roots, (flowers)

Plant Organs are organized into 2 main systems: shoots, roots

There are 4 basic types of Animal Tissues; cells forming tissues have specialized structures and
functions.

Organs are 2 or more different tissues working together to carry out a special function. Different
organs work together in organ systems.

The plant body consists of two basic parts: the shoot system and the root system.

The shoot system

includes organs such as
leaves, buds, stems,
flowers, and fruits and
usually it develops
above ground.
The functions of the
shoot system include

Photosynthesis,

Reproduction,

Storage,

Transport,

Hormone
production.

The root system

includes roots as well as
modified stem structures
such as tubers and
rhizomes and usually it
develops underground.
The functions of the
root system include

1)

Anchorage,

Absorption,

Storage,

Transport,

Production of
certain hormones