Question

Identify the incorrect statements out of the following:
(i) Epidermal tissue system forms the outermost covering of various plant organs.
(ii) Ground tissue synthesizes organic compounds and controls photosynthesis with the help of collenchyma cells.
(iii) Epidermal tissue of leaves is called mesophyll which is made up of two types of cells- palisade and spongy.
(iv) Ground tissue system forms interior of plant organs with exclusion of dermal and vascular systems.

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (i) and (iv)
• D. (i), (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is A (i) and (ii)

The ground tissue system synthesizes organic compounds, supports the plant and provides storage for the plant. It is mostly made up of parenchyma cells. Parenchyma cells synthesize and store organic products in a plant. Parenchyma cells in leaves control photosynthesis. Collenchyma cells have support function in plants, particularly in young plants. Mesophyll tissue consists of the photosynthetic parenchyma cells that lie between the upper and lower epidermal layers of a leaf. In dicotyledonous leaves, there are two types of mesophyll cells; palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll.

So, the correct answer is option A.