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Animals of colder regions and fishes of cold water have thicker layer of subcutaneous fat. Describe why?

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Animals of colder regions (e.g., polar bear) and fishes of cold water have thicker layer of subcutaneous fat to prevent the loss of body.s heat as it acts as an insulating coat
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MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION-TISSUES -EXERCISE (Subjective Questions (Short Answer Type))
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  2. Differentiate between epithelial and connective tissues.

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  3. Water hyacinth floats on water surface. Explain.

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  4. Which structure protects the plant body against the invasion of parasi...

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  5. Why is epidermis important for the plants?

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  6. Why are xylem and phloem called complex tissues? How are they differen...

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  7. Name any two simple and two complex permanent tissues in plants.

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  8. Differentiate between meristematic and permanent tissues in plants.

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  10. What types of cells are found in sclerenchyma and parenchyma? Write th...

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  11. A student of standard IX gave the functions of the following cells/tis...

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  12. A student of standard IX gave the functions of the following cells/tis...

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  15. What will happen if the skin epithelium is not stratified?

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  18. Give one reason why Muscles contain contractile proteins?

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  19. Give one reason why Muscles of heart are involuntary?

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