Question

Albuminous cells occur in:

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Phloem

The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Phloem is the vascular tissue in plants.
2. It transports food made in the leaves to other plant parts.
3. In Gymnosperms, the phloem is made up of albuminous cells and sieve cells.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Xylem is the vascular tissue in plants that is responsible for the conduction of water.
2. It is made up of tracheids, xylem fibers, vessels, and xylem parenchyma.

Option C:

1. Sclerenchyma is a permanent tissue in plants.
2. It is made up of dead cells and provides mechanical strength.
3. It lacks albuminous cells.

Option D:

1. Collenchyma is also a permanent tissue in plants.
2. It provides support to the plant structures.
3. Albuminous cells are absent in these tissues.

Final answer: Albuminous cells occur in the phloem.