Question

Select the incorrect pair out of the following.

• A. Type of tissue - Parenchyma, Function - Storage, Photosynthesis
• B. Type of tissue - Sclerenchyma, Function - Mechanical strength
• C. Type of tissue - Xylem, Function - Ascent of sap
• D. Type of tissue - Phloem, Function - Conduction of water and mineral

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Type of tissue - Phloem, Function - Conduction of water and mineral

A. Parenchyma is a plant ground tissue that is specialized to carry out photosynthesis,lateral transport and also helps in storage of food.
B. Sclerenchyma is a dead, thick and lignified ground tissue that gives mechanical strength to the plants.
C. Xylem is a complex vascular tissue that conducts water and nutrients from roots to the crown in an upward direction (ascent of sap).
D. Phloem is also a complex vascular tissue in plants that conducts food from leaves to other parts of the plant.

• So, the correct answer is 'type of tissue - Phloem, function - conduction of water and mineral'.