CBSE Class 9 Science

Important Questions
Chapter 6
Tissues

2 Marks Questions

1. What is a tissue?

Ans. It is a group of cells similar in origin and structure and they are specialized to perform a
particular function like muscle cells in our body form the muscle tissue that bring about
body movements(specific function).

2. What are the constituents of phloem?

Ans. The constituents of phloem are: sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma,
phloem fibres (bast).

3. Name types of simple tissues.

Ans. The simple tissues (found in plants) are of following three types:

i) parenchyma

ii) collenchymas

iii) Sclerenchyma

4.What does a neuron look like?

Ans. A neuron comprises of a cell body (cyton) along with one or more short
branches(Dendron) and one hair like long branch (axon).

5. Define the term “tissue”.

Ans. It is a group of cells similar in origin and structure and they are specialized to perform a
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particular function like muscle cells in our body form the muscle tissue that bring about
body movements (specific function).

6. How many types of elements together make up the xylem tissue? Name them.

Ans. Xylem tissue is made up of following 4 types of elements:

i) Tracheids

ii) vessels

iii) fibres

iv) parenchyma

7. How are simple tissues different from complex tissues in plants?

Ans.

8. Differentiate between parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma on the basis of

their cell wall.

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9. What are the functions of the stomata?

Ans. The functions of stomata are:

i) gaseous exchange like exchange of .

ii) Process of transpiration i.e. loss of excess water in the form of water vapour occurs
through stomata.

10. What is the specific function of the cardiac muscle?

Ans. Cardiac muscles are the muscles of heart that pumps blood to all parts of body and the
pumping needs rhythmic contraction and relaxation of cardiac muscles throughout the life
without any fatigue.

11. Name the following.

(a) Tissue that forms the inner lining of our mouth.

(b) Tissue that connects muscle to bone in humans.

(c) Tissue that transports food in plants.

(d) Tissue that stores fat in our body.

(e) Connective tissue with a fluid matrix.

(f) Tissue present in the brain.

Ans. (a) epithelial tissue

(b) tendons
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(c) phloem

(d) adipose tissue

(e) blood

(f) nerve tissue

12. Identify the type of tissue in the following: skin, bark of tree, bone, lining of kidney
tubule, vascular bundle.

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13. Name the regions in which parenchyma tissue is present.

Ans. Parenchymatous tissue is present in the epidermis, cortex, pith of the stem, root, leaves,
flowers and fruits of plants.

14. What is the role of epidermis in plants?

Ans. It is a protective layer to the plant parts. It can also absorb water from soil like in the
roots and even allow exchange of gases through stomata.

15. How does the cork act as a protective tissue?

Ans. In plants the secondary meristem cuts off many external layers of cells that are dead
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and arranged in a compact manner. Such layers together make cork. They have deposition of
suberin which is very hard and impermeable hence protects plants from unfavorable
conditions and microbial attack etc.

16. What are meristmatic and permanent tissue?

Ans. Meristmatic tissue – It consist of small, thin walked, continuously dividing cells. The
cells contain a prominent nucleus and dense cytoplasm.

Permanent tissue – It consist of cells, may be thin or thick walled, undergone differentiation
and assumed definite shape, size and function. Cells have very less cytoplasm, nucleus is
present on the periphery with a big central vacuole.

17. What are the function of Tendon and ligament?

Ans. Ligaments – They connect one bone to another bone. They are strong, elastic, consisting
of yellow fibers.

Tendon – They connect muscle to bone. They are tough, non – elastic, consisting of white
fibres.

18. Draw a well labeled diagram of neuron

Ans. Structure of Neuron

19. Differentiate the following activities on the basis of voluntary or involuntary

(a) Jumping of frog

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(b) Pumping of the heart

(c) writing with hand

(d) Moving of chocolate in stomach

Ans. (a) Voluntary

(b) Involuntary

(c) Voluntary

(d) Involuntary

20. Name the following –

(a) Tissue that stores fats in our body.

(b) Tissue present in the brain

(c) Connective tissue with fluid matrix.

(d) Tissue that connects muscles to bones in humans.

Ans. a) Adipose tissue

b) Nervous tissue

c) Blood

d) Tendons

21. Write difference between cartilage and bone.

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22. Which components of xylem are living and which ones are dead?

Ans. Xylem is composed of four elements –

(a) Tracheids – Non – living

(b) Vessels – Non – living

(c) Xylem parenchyma – living

(d) Xylem fibres – Non – living

23. Define due process of differentiation.

Ans. In a multicellular organism, cells become specialized to perform different function.

These function are taken up by different group of cells According to function of these cells
become morphologically different. This phenomenon is known as differentiation.

24. Define tissue. What is the utility of tissue in multicellular organisms.

Ans. Tissue – Group of similar cells performing similar function are called tissue. In living
organisms cells are grouped together to perform specific functions.

25. Mention characteristics of permanent tissues.

Ans. Characteristics of permanent tissue –

1. Cells are large, thin or thick walled.

2. Cytoplasm is present as a layer along the cells wall.

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3. Nucleus is relatively small in size, large central vacuole is present.

4. lack the power of cell division

26. Mention the functions of nervous tissue.

Ans. Function of nervous tissue –

a) They conduct nerve impulse from one part of the body to other.

b) They also receive stimuli from the outside environment and send the message to the brain
and spinal cord

27. Animals of colder regions and fisher of cold water have thick layer of subcutaneous
fat. Explain, why?

Ans. Thick layer of subcutaneous fat act as insulator. It prevents body heat t release in
surrounding. Hence, keep their body warms.

28. Name the two main types of plant tissues.

Ans. Plant tissues are mainly divided into two types

a) Meristmatic tissue – It consist of undifferentiated actively dividing cells

b) Permanent tissue – It consist of differentiated cells which have lost the ability to divide

29. Water hyacinth floats on water surface. Explain.

Ans. Water hyacinth floats on the surface of water due to presence of aerenchyma. It is
modified form of parenchyma, which contain air cavities. It provides buoyancy which helps
water hyacinth in floating.

30. Name the two types of vascular tissues.

Ans. Types of vascular tissues are –

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a) Xylem – It conduct water and minerals from roots to the parts of the plant

b) Phloem – It conduct food from leaves to all parts of plant

31. How many types of element are present in the phloem?

Ans. Phloem composed of four elements –

a) Sieve tube – Helps in conduction of food material

b) Companion cells – It helps sieve tube in conduction of food material

c) Phloem parenchyma – storage

d) Phloem fibres – It provide mechanical support.

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