Question

Collenchyma differs from sclerenchyma in ---------------------

• A. Retaining cytoplasm at maturity
• B. Having thick walls
• C. Having a wide lumen
• D. Being meristematic

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Retaining cytoplasm at maturity

The correct option is A.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Collenchyma cells differ from sclerenchyma in retaining protoplasm at maturity.
2. Sclerenchyma cells do not have protoplasm, while collenchyma cells possess protoplasm at maturity.

Explanation for incorrect option:

Option B: Both collenchyma and sclerenchyma cells have thick cell walls.

Option C: Collenchyma and sclerenchyma cells both have wide lumen in their cells.

Option D: Both Collenchyma and sclerenchyma cells are permanent cells which means both have lost their ability to divide and hence are not meristematic.

Final answer:

Collenchyma differs from sclerenchyma in retaining cytoplasm at maturity.