Which of the following is a significant distinction between plant and animal tissue?

Plants have a higher proportion of dead-supportive tissues like the xylem and sclerenchyma, which provide structural support as well as transport water and minerals throughout the plant. These tissues are made up of cells that have died and gone through specialised changes to become highly specialised in their functions.

Animals, on the other hand, have a higher proportion of living tissues, such as muscle and nervous tissues, which are made up of highly active cells that control movement, coordination, and sensation. These tissues, which are less rigid and durable than plant-supportive tissues, require a constant supply of energy and nutrients to function properly.