Question

Parenchyma which contains chlorophyll is called as___________

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A Chlorenchyma

• Chlorenchyma cells are actually parenchyma cells, but they contain chloroplasts, e.g., the parenchyma cells of leaves and stems. The mesophyll cells of leaves can thus be regarded as chlorenchyma.
• The chlorenchyma is the main photosynthetic cells of the plant and manufacture carbohydrates during photosynthesis.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.