Question

Parenchyma containing chloroplasts is known as

• A. Parenchyma
• B. Sclerenchyma
• C. Collenchyma
• D. Chlorenchyma

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Chlorenchyma

An explanation for the correct answer.

Correct Option D:

Chlorenchyma

1. Some parenchymatous cells, particularly in the leaf, contain chloroplasts and are termed chlorenchyma.
2. Chlorenchyma helps the leaf to produce food by photosynthesis.

An explanation for the incorrect answer.

Incorrect Option A:

Parenchyma

1. Parenchyma is found in softer parts of all plants like the epidermis, cortex, pith of roots, and stem and leaf mesophyll.
2. It is also found in the xylem and phloem. Functions
3. It stores food materials such as potatoes, and sweet potatoes.

Incorrect Option B:

1. Sclerenchyma cells develop very thick walls due to the deposition of lignin.
2. This tissue provides strength to plant parts. It is found in stems and veins of the leaves

Incorrect Option C: Collenchyma is found in the leaf stalks and below the epidermis of stems. The tissue helps to support the parts of a plant.

Final Answer: Parenchyma containing chloroplasts is known as Chlorenchyma