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The tall pillar-like mesophyll cells present in the internal parts of the leaf is known as

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Palisade parenchyma
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Spongy parenchyma
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Aerenchyma
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D Palisade parenchyma
The tissue which is found in the leaves of the plants is called as the mesophyll tissue. There are two type of mesophyll tissues found in the leaves of dicot plants. There are tall and pillar-like cells of parenchyma which are known as palisade parenchyma. These cells are arranged compactly near the upper epidermis. There are loosely arranges spongy parenchyma cells near the lower epidermis.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Palisade parenchyma'.

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