HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

ULTRA STRUCTURE OF PLANT CELLS AND ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
TIssue type where most photosynthesis occurs
A
Dermal
B
Vascular
C
Ground
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mesophylls are the internal ground tissue present in leaves. There are two types of mesophyll cells in the leaves namely palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll. Mesophyll cells are provided with a large number of chloroplast. Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplast.

Detailed explanation-2: -The major cells of the ground tissue are parenchyma cells, which function in photosynthesis and nutrient storage. They have thin walls, many chloroplasts, and large central vacuoles, and they form the mass of most leaves, stems, and roots.

Detailed explanation-3: -Within leaves, the ground tissue system consists of palisade mesophyll, which are tightly compacted cells that are the site of photosynthesis.

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