Question

Mechanical support to the growing part of the plant is attributed by

• A. A) parenchyma
• B. B) schlerenchyma
• C. C) collenchyma
• D. D)chlorenchyma

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

C) collenchyma

Functions of different type of simple tissues -

Parenchyma	Perform various functions like photosynthesis, storage, secretion,
Sclerenchyma	It mainly found in the wall of nuts, pulp of fruits like guava and it also provide mechanical support to the organs
Collenchyma	It provides mechanical support to the growing part of the plant e.g. young stem, petiole of the leaf
Chlorenchyma	It is a type of parenchyma tissue. It helps in the process of photosynthesis.

So, the correct answer is ' Collenchyma '