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Name the cell which is located below the epidermis.

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Parenchyma
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Xylem
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Collenchyma
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Phloem
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Solution

The correct option is C Collenchyma
The mechanical tissue present in the plant body especially in the primary body of dicot stem below the epidermis forming the hypodermis is called as collenchyma. The cells are elongated with oblique, slightly rounded with tapering ends. It is composed of living and thick walled cells. Collenchyma is located beneath the epidermis layer in young stems.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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