Cells of this tissue are living and show angular wall thickening. They also provide mechanical support. The tissue is

Collenchyma

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Xylem

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Sclerenchyma

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Epidermis

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The correct option is A
Collenchyma

Collenchyma is a simple permanent tissue.

The cells are thickened at the corners due to the deposition of cellulose, hemicelluloses and pectin.

It provides mechanical support to the young growing parts of the plant.

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Cells of this tissue are living and show angular wall thickening. They also provide mechanical support. The tissue is

The correct option is A Collenchyma Collenchyma is a simple permanent tissue. The cells are thickened at the corners due to the deposition of cellulose, hemicelluloses and pectin. It provides mechanical support to the young growing parts of the plant.

The correct option is A
Collenchyma

Collenchyma is a simple permanent tissue.

The cells are thickened at the corners due to the deposition of cellulose, hemicelluloses and pectin.

It provides mechanical support to the young growing parts of the plant.