Question

Match the following

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column I}& \text{Column II}\\ \text{(a) Parenchyma}& \text{(i) provides flexibility to certain plant parts}\\ \text{(b) Collenchyma}& \text{(ii) provides rigidity to certain plant parts}\\ \text{(c)Sclerenchyma}& \text{(iii) stores nutrients and water}\end{array}$

• A. (a) - (ii), b - (i), (c) - (iii)
• B. (a) - (iii), b - (i), (c) - (ii)
• C. (a) - (iii), b - (ii), (c) - (i)
• D. (a) - (i), b - (iii), (c) - (ii)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (a) - (iii), b - (i), (c) - (ii)

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column I}& \text{Column II}\\ \text{(a) Parenchyma}& \text{(iii) provides support to plants and also stores food}\\ \text{(b) Collenchyma}& \text{(i) provides flexibility in plants}\\ \text{(c)Sclerenchyma}& \text{(ii) makes the plant hard and stiff}\end{array}$
Parenchyma are the living cells that helps in support and storage. They are present in leaves.
Collenchyma are the elongated living cells with thickened cell walls and play a major role in support and flexibility to various parts of the plant. They are present at the base of the petiole, stem or branch.
Sclerenchyma contains dead and fibrous cells and give strength to plant parts. They are present in the hard coats of seeds.