Question

Palisade parenchyma is present on both sides in ____________.

• A. Nerium
• B. Eucalyptus
• C. Wheat
• D. Both $A$ and $B$

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both $A$ and $B$

In xerophytic leaves, mesophyll is differentiated into palisade and spongy parenchyma. In these leaves, palisade parenchyma is present on both sides. i.e towards upper epidermis and lower epidermis. In the palisade parenchyma, cells are cylindrical in shape contains more number of chloroplasts. In spongy parenchyma, cells are oval in shape, loosely arranged, with less number of chloroplasts. Examples are Nerium, Eucalyptus.

The correct option is D.