Which of the following correctly describes a dicotyledonous root?
A. Tissue-- A collection of organs with a particular function.
B. Tissue-- A collection of cells with similar structure performing a particular function.
C. Organ-- A collection of tissues which forms a structural and functional unit.
D. Organ-- A collection of cells with similar structure performing a particular function.

Question

Which of the following correctly describes a dicotyledonous root? 
A. Tissue--> A collection of organs with a particular function.
B. Tissue--> A collection of cells with similar structure performing a particular function.
C. Organ--> A collection of tissues which forms a structural and functional unit.
D. Organ--> A collection of cells with similar structure performing a particular function.

nincompoop · Answer

the list you gave is a very generalized description of structure and function that is not specifically about dicotyledonous root 

an aggregate (collection) of cells makes up a tissue and a tissue makes up an organ performing the same functions

anonymous · Answer

It's A

anonymous · Answer

Isn't a tissue a collection of cells? I think it's B but I'm not quite sure.

anonymous · Answer

@theEric Bio help, please?

anonymous · Answer

Haha I got that wrong! I think it's B too, but I'm not sure

anonymous · Answer

We're all in the same boat.

theeric · Answer

Hi! Review @nincompoop 's response... But know that I think organs can be better defined as groups of tissues working together to provide some function. These tissues can be different. What do you think now?

anonymous · Answer

C.? I'm a little lost.

theeric · Answer

So, how much do you know about the root?

Here's a question:  is it made up of multiple working parts? Parts that have distinct structures from their surroundings?
Look up a pic if you're not sure! :)

anonymous · Answer

I'm aware of the plant tissues (such as the epidermis, cortex, xylem and phloem) along with their functions. 

The topic wasn't taught thoroughly. It was just a one time research for a drawing lab, s'all.

theeric · Answer

I gotcha. So, you know that the whole root is a collection of different tissues, and they work together to provide complex functions. This describes an organ, so it's either C or D.

Other than knowing it's an organ, it asks you to define what an organ is. Do you have it now? For sure? Because I think you were correct with C :)

anonymous · Answer

Well, I'm confident that it's C.

Afterall, my text says that an organ is a structure composed of different tissues that carry out one or several major functions.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you @theEric :)

theeric · Answer

You're welcome! I'm glad you figured it out! Take care!

anonymous · Answer

You too !

theeric · Answer

Thanks! :)