Difference Between Simple And Complex Tissue

Difference between simple and complex tissues is easy to comprehend once we learn the basic characteristics that separate the two:

If the tissues are composed of cells which are functionally and structurally similar, then they are called Simple tissues. 

If the tissues are composed of more than one type of cell, and they work together as a unit, performing many functions, then they are called Complex tissues.

Difference Between Simple And Complex Tissue

Following are the differences between simple and complex tissues.

Simple Tissues	Complex Tissues
Nature of the Tissue
Homogenous	Heterogenous
Example
Parenchyma, Collenchyma, Sclerenchyma	Xylem, phloem
Function
Repair of tissue, food storage, secretion, and structural support	Conduction of minerals and water to various parts of the plant body
Distribution
Located in every part of the plant	Primarily located in the vascular regions
Cell Composition
Composed of a single type of cell/ all cells perform a similar function	Composed of various types of cells that work together as a unit, performing many functions