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A tissue whose living cells form the mechanical tissue of actively growing organs and whose cell walls show cellulosic lignified thickening often at the comers of its cells is called as

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Sclerenchyma
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Collenchyma
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Chlorenchyma
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Parenchyma
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Solution

The correct option is A Collenchyma
The collenchyma cells are the living cells in plants. Thede cells possess the nucleus, protoplasm and have additional deposition of the cellulose on the cell wall which makes the cell wall irregular. These cells are involved in storage of food and providing mechanical support to the plant.

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