Question

Chlorenchyma is chlorophyll containing:

• A. Parenchyma tissue
• B. Sclerenchyma tissue
• C. Collenchyma tissue
• D. All the plant tissues

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Parenchyma tissue

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Parenchymatous cells in leaves that contain chlorophyll are termed chlorenchyma cells.
2. They help the leaves to produce food by photosynthesis.
3. It is located all around the mesophyll cells of plant leaves and is also present in the stems of the plant.
4. Its main function is to repair the damaged cells and also provide mechanical support to the growing parts of the plant.

Explanation of the incorrect option :

Option B :

Sclerenchyma tissue is a permanent tissue that provides mechanical support and strength to the plant.

Option C :

Collenchyma tissue is living, elongated cells with irregular cell walls, parenchyma cells responsible for storing chlorophyll.

Option D :

All plant tissues do not contain chlorophyll, only specialized cells like chlorenchyma will contain chlorophyll.

Final answer: Chlorenchyma is chlorophyll-containing parenchyma tissue.