Xylem, phloem, permanent tissue, meristematic tissue. b. Epithelium, Muscle fibre, nerve fibre, the epidermis.

Question

Identify the odd word and explain why it is odd.

a. Xylem, phloem, permanent tissue, meristematic tissue.

b. Epithelium, Muscle fibre, nerve fibre, the epidermis.

c. Cartilage, bone, tendon, cardiac muscle.

Answer 1

a. Meristematic tissue. It has the ability to divide whereas the others have lost the ability to divide.

b. Epidermis. It is a plant tissue whereas the others are animal tissues.

c. Cardiac muscle. It is a muscular tissue whereas the others are connective tissues.