AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Parenchyma containing chloroplast is called
A
Sclerenchyma
B
Chlorenchyma
C
Parenchyma
D
Collenchyma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Parenchyma cells in leaves which contain chloroplasts are termed as chlorenchyma cells. They help the leaves to produce food by photosynthesis and storage of the food produced. Parenchyma cells with large air cavities are called aerenchyma and they help the aquatic plants to float.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is type of parenchyma which contains chloroplast organelles in it so they are called as chlorenchyma.

Detailed explanation-3: -In other words, chlorenchyma is a type of parenchyma containing chloroplasts which further contain chlorophyll.

Detailed explanation-4: -A chloroplast is a plastid with high chlorophyll content. Chlorenchyma cells are mostly found in the mesophyll region of leaves. They may also occur in the green stems of some plants. Thus, the given statement is true.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: Chlorenchyma is a specialised type of Parenchyma cells found in plants. It is responsible for storing chlorophyll.

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