Question

Function of storage is performed by

• A. Parenchyma
• B. Sclerenchyma
• C. Phloem
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Parenchyma

Parenchyma forms the bulk of plant ground tissue, where they may be specialised to function in photosynthesis, storage, or transport. Parenchyma cells are involved in storage of starch, sucrose, protein, water, phenol derivatives, many mineral substances, etc.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.