Question

The flexibility in plants is due to permanent tissue. This permanent tissue allows easy bending in various parts of a plant without breaking. it also provides mechanical support to plants. from the given pictures identify that tissue.

• A.

  

• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The correct Option is B:

Explanation of correct option :

1. The given figure shows collenchyma tissue.
2. They are living cells with uneven cell thickenings.
3. They provide support and flexibility to the plant.
4. Prevent the plant from breaking.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The given figure shows parenchyma cells.
2. They contain intercellular spaces and act like storage tissues.

Option C:

1. The figure shows tracheids which are part of the xylem.
2. They contain dead lignified cells.
3. They facilitate water transport but do not provide flexibility.

Option D:

1. The figure shows sclerenchyma tissue.
2. Unthickened areas are called pits.
3. They provide mechanical support but no flexibility.

Final Answer: Hence, the flexibility in plants is due to Collenchyma tissue.