Question

Identify the simple tissue system from the following.

• A. Phloem
• B. Parenchyma
• C. Epidermis
• D. Xylem

Answer 1

The correct option is B Parenchyma

Introduction

Simple tissue is a type of permanent tissue in plants that consists of the same kind of cells.
Example: Parenchyma, Collenchyma, Sclerenchyma.

Complex tissue is a type of permanent tissue in plants that consists of two or more than two kinds of cells.
Example: Xylem, Phloem

Explanation

Among the four given options,

• Parenchyma tissue is a simple tissue composed of polygonal cells. The main function of parenchyma tissue is to perform photosynthesis and help in the storage of food materials.
• Xylem and phloem are complex tissues. They consist of parenchyma and sclerenchyma tissue.
• Epidermis is a single layer of parenchymatous cells having a waxy layer called cuticle.

Final answer: Option a. Parenchyma.