Question

The tissue composed of living, thin walled, polyhedral cell is:

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A Parenchyma

The parenchyma cells are a simple type of tissues present in a plant body these are thin-walled and are found in various kinds of shapes ranging from round to polyhedral. These cells remain living at maturity and are capable of the differentiating into meristematic cells when the need arises. These cells are also specialized to form various types of parenchymatous cells such as chlorenchyma, aerenchyma, spongy mesophylls, palisade parenchyma et cetera.

So, the correct answer is 'Parenchyma'.