What defines a 'complex' permanent tissue compared to a 'simple' permanent tissue?
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Correct answer: It is composed of more than one type of cell working together
Simple tissues (like parenchyma) consist of only one cell type. Complex tissues, such as xylem and phloem, are composed of several different types of cells that cooperate to perform a common function.
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