DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

PLANT CLASSIFICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following plant cells contain thicker primary cell walls which have anuneven thickness?
A
Sclerenchyma cells
B
Xylem cells
C
Parenchyma cells
D
Collenchyma cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sclerenchyma cells have thickened lignified walls, which make them strong and waterproof.

Detailed explanation-2: -(i) Uneven thickening of cell wall is characteristic of sclerenchyma. (ii) Periblem forms cortex of the stem and the root.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solution: Cells of meristem, parenchyma and sclerenchyma have evenly thickened cell wall. Collenchyma cells have unevenly thickened cell wall.

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