Question

Starch in potato is stored in

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C Parenchyma

A.Sclerenchyma – It is dead mechanical tissue provides mechanical strength to the mature parts of the plant body.

B.Collenchyma – It is a living mechanical tissue provides mechanical strength to the young parts of the plant body.

C.Parenchyma – it is a simple tissue stores food material likes starch, etc.

D.Chlorenchyma – parenchyma with chloroplast is called chlorenchyma. It performs photosynthesis.

So, the correct option is ‘Parenchyma’.