What is a tissue
group of cells carrying out a function
Name 2 plant tissues
vascular and dermal
Name 2 animal tissues
connective and nervous
what is tissue culture?
growth of cells in or on a sterile nutrient medium
2 uses of tissue culture
Micropropagation and cancer research
What is an organ
Group of tissues carrying out a function
Name 1 animal organ
heart
What is meant by organ systems?
Group of organs working together to carry out a function
Give functions of the animal tissue
2. Nervous- carry electrical impulses
Why is sterile conditions needed for tissue culture
so no bacteria will grow