### Very Short Answer Type Questions

1. Give one word for the following:
(a) Study of tissues.
(b) Group of cells performing specific functions.
(c) Protein that provides elasticity to yellow fibers.
(d) Dividing cells at the tip of roots and stems.
(e) Tissue that transports organic food from the leaves.

2. Given below are the functions of epithelial tissue. Name the type of epithelium which performs each function:
(a) The epithelium that helps in secretion and absorption.
(b) The epithelium that helps in respiratory gas exchange.
(c) The epithelium that helps in the movement of substances.
(d) The epithelium that protects against the entry of microbes into the body.​



Answer :

Answer:

ans 1.(a) Histology

(b) Tissue

(c) Elastin

(d) Meristem

(e) Phloem

ans 2.(a) Simple cuboidal epithelium (secretion and absorption)

(b) Simple squamous epithelium (respiratory gas exchange)

(c) Ciliated epithelium (movement of substances)

(d) Stratified squamous epithelium (protection against microbes)