Question

A permanent plant tissue made up of living cells having thickening at the corners is

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Collenchyma

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Collenchyma cells are permanent tissues that are made up of living cells and are irregular and thin-walled at the corners.
2. They provide flexibility and support to the plants.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Sclerenchyma is the permanent tissues that are thin-walled and dead cells.

Option C:

Parenchyma cells are permanent tissues that are thin-walled and loosely packed cells.

Option D:

Phloem is a complex permanent tissue that has thin walls and is associated with the transportation of food across the plant.

Final answer:

A permanent plant tissue made up of living cells having thickening at the corners is Collenchyma.