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WHICH OF THEM CAN HAVE IDIOBLASTS?
A
COLLENCHYMA
B
PARENCHYMA
C
SCLERENCHYMA
D
AERENCHYMA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Idioblasts are specialized nongreen large-sized parenchyma cells which possess inclusions or ingredients like tannins, oils, crystals, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Idioblasts are divided into three main categories: excretory, tracheoid, and sclerenchymatous.

Detailed explanation-3: -Idioblasts (“crazy cells”) help protect plants against herbivory because they contain toxic chemicals or sharp crystals that tear the mouthparts of insects and mammals as they feed. There are many classes of idioblasts including pigmented cells, sclereids, crystalliferous cells, and silica cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aeonium-succulents. Allium-onion, garlic, leeks, chives, and scallions. Morus-mulberries. Phaseolus-beans. Prunus (stone fruits)-plums, peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots, and almonds. Rosa-roses. Vitis-grapes. 11-Oct-2017

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