Question

Specialized parenchyma cells which store tannins, oils and crystals of calcium oxalate are called

• A. Sclereids
• B. Idioblasts
• C. Stone cells
• D. Conjunctive tissue

Answer 1

The correct option is B Idioblasts

Parenchymatous tissues are readily used for storage of various cells like food, air and chlorophyll. An idioblast is atype of parenchyma tissue which mainly performs various functions such as storage of reserves, excretory materials, pigments, and minerals. They contain oil, latex, gum, resin, tannin or pigments, poisonous calcium oxalate or carbonate or silica. Idioblasts are divided into three main categories: excretory, tracheoid, and sclerenchymatous.