Tissue forming long flexible but strong strands in leaf stalks is
A
Sclerenchyma
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B
Collenchyma
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C
Xylem
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D
Prosenchyma
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Solution
The correct option is C Collenchyma
A. Sclerenchyma is lignified and thick cells which are dead at maturity and provide mechanical strength and stiffness to the plants.
B. Collenchyma is elongated cells which are living cells at maturity and collectively form the strands or sheath-like cylinder under the dermal tissue of growing shoot regions and leaf stalks.
C. Xylem is a compound tissue in vascular plants which helps to provide support as well as conducts water and nutrients upwards.
D. Prosenchyma cells are parenchyma cells that contain starch and their cell walls are lined with lignin