AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
which tissue provide support and mechanical strength to the older parts of plant?
A
parenchyma tissue
B
sclerenchyma tissue
C
xylem tissue
D
collenchyma tisssue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Collenchyma. Collenchyma cells have thick walls that are especially thick at their corners. These cells provide mechanical support for the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sclerenchyma is an example of a simple permanent but dead mechanical tissue. It does not have a living protoplast. It has a cell wall that is made up of cellulose and lignin. It provides mechanical support to the plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sclerenchyma are composed of long, narrow cells. This provides strength to plant parts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sclerenchyma provides mechanical strength. Q. Which among the following simple living tissues provides mechanical strength to the plant?

Detailed explanation-5: -Sclerenchyma is a dead mechanical tissue.

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