Question

Living cells providing mechanical and tensile strength are

• A. Sclerenchyma
• B. Collenchyma
• C. Sclereids
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B Collenchyma

Collenchyma is a simple tissue. The collenchyma cells are living cells with thickened cell walls that provide mechanical and tensile strength to the plant body the sclerenchyma, on the other hand, is also a simple tissue found in plants, however, it is dead and dignified at maturity.

Sclerenchyma provides mechanical strength and support.

So, the correct answer is 'Collenchyma'.