Question

Hypodermis is _______ in sunflower stem and _________ in maize stem.

• A. Parenchymatous, Collenchymatous
• B. Collenchymatous, Sclerenchymatous
• C. Sclerenchymatous, Collenchymatous
• D. Sclerechymatous, Parenchymatous

Answer 1

The correct option is B Collenchymatous, Sclerenchymatous

Hypodermis is a distinctive layer of mechanical tissue present in some dicot and monocot stems. It is collenchymatous and present as 3-4 layers. It provides mechanical support and elasticity, also stores food.

In maize the hypodermis consists of a few layers of sclerenchymatous cells, interspersed by chlorenchyma cells. It provides mechanical support to the plant.

So, the correct answer is 'Collenchymatous, Sclerenchymatous'