Question

Match the different types of parenchyma to where they are found.

• A. Mesophyll of leaves
• B. Epidermis of leaves
• C. Vascular bundles
• D. Hydrophytes

Answer 1

Chlorenchyma consists of chlorophyll and is found in the mesophyll of leaves, they aid in performing photosynthesis. Aerenchyma is present in plants submerged in water, also known as hydrophytes. They have air spaces which help the hydrophytes float. Prosenchyma are elongated and have thick walls to add mechanical strength, found in vascular bundles. Guard cells are found in the leaf epidermis. They control the opening and closing of stomata and therefore also control exchange of gases.