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Name the permanent tissue which provides mechanical support to plants.

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Parenchyma
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Sclerenchyma
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Collenchyma
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D Collenchyma
Collenchyma tissue is composed of elongated cells with irregularly thickened walls. They provide structural support and flexibility to the growing stems. It acts as a supporting tissue in stems of young plants. It provides mechanical support, elasticity, and tensile strength to the plant body.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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