AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of this tissues provide strength to young plants and woody plants?
A
collenchyma tissue
B
parenchyma tissue
C
sclerenchyma tissue
D
xylem tissue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Sclerenchyma’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Collenchyma is observed as supporting tissue in growing organs of numerous herbaceous and woody plants, and in mature stems and leaves of herbaceous plants, including those starting secondary growth. Collenchyma provides support for the grow of herbaceous stems, leaves and flowers of dicotyledon plants.

Detailed explanation-3: -Collenchyma tissue is composed by elongated living cells of uneven primary thick walls, which possess hemicellulose, cellulose, and pectic materials. It provides support, structure, mechanical strength, and flexibility to the petiole, leaf veins, and stem of young plants, allowing for easy bending without breakage.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sclerenchyma provides mechanical strength. Q. Which tissue provides mechanical strength to plant?

Detailed explanation-5: -Sclerenchyma are composed of long, narrow cells. This provides strength to plant parts.

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