FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Identify the correct statement regarding collenchyma
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occur in layers below the epidermis of monocots
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cells are much thickened at the corners due to the deposition of lignin
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collenchymatous cells do not contain chloroplasts
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provide mechanical strength to the growing parts of the plant
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is option A. ‘provides mechanical support to the growing parts of the plant such as young stem and petiole of a leaf’.
Detailed explanation-2: -Collenchyma is a living tissue. Its cell walls are unevenly thickened, and it provides flexibility and elasticity to plant parts.
Detailed explanation-3: -Xylem provides maximum mechanical strength.
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