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The husk of the coconut is made up of ?


A

Collenchyma

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Sclerenchyma

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C

Apical meristem

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D

Intercalary meristem

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Solution

The correct option is B

Sclerenchyma


Explanation of the correct option:

  1. The husk of the coconut is made up of dead cells of Sclerenchyma.
  2. The type of sclerenchyma present in coconut husk is fibrous sclerenchyma.
  3. Sclerenchyma cells at maturity become dead cells

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Collenchyma is simple permanent tissue that does not lose its ability to divide and hence remain living. Collenchyma has angled thick-walled cells that provide flexibility to plants.

Option C:

An apical meristem is a meristematic tissue that is responsible for the elongation of plants from the tip. They are growing cells that do not lose the ability to divide.

Option D:

The intercalary meristem is a meristematic tissue that is responsible for the growth of length in the middle portion, i.e, between the apical meristem and the base of the plant.

Final Answer: The husk of the coconut is made up of Sclerenchyma.

The correct option is (B)


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