Question

A permanent plant tissue consisting of thin walled living cells is ---------------------

• A. Parenchyma
• B. Collenchyma
• C. Sclerenchyma
• D. Xylem

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Parenchyma

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Parenchyma cells are permanent thin-walled living cells that help in the storage of starch, protein, water, etc.
2. These cells are also responsible for performing activities like respiration, protein synthesis, etc.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

Collenchyma cells are also living cells, but their walls are irregularly thick at the corners.

Option C:

Sclerenchyma cells are dead cells and have thick walls.

Option D:

Xylem is a permanent plant tissue and consists of thick, dead cells.

Final answer:

1. A permanent plant tissue consisting of thin-walled living cells is parenchyma.