What is a tissue? Give two examples of tissues.
- Tissue is formed by the aggregation or organization of similar types of cells performing a particular or specific function. Tissues are present in both animals and plants.
- Examples of plant tissues: Meristematic tissue (Apical meristem, Intercalary meristem, Lateral meristem), Permanent tissues (Parenchyma, Collenchyma and Sclerenchyma) etc.
- Examples of animal tissues: Epithelial tissue, Connective tissue, Muscular tissue, Nervous tissue.