Question

Which among these statements about collenchyma is true?

• A. Collenchyma cells are usually dead without protoplasts
• B. The cells are long and narrow with thick lignified walls
• C. Collenchyma occurs in layers below epidermis in dicotyledonous plants
• D. These cells are found in the pulp of fruits like guava, pear and sapota
• E. Collenchyma may be either fibres or sclereids.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Collenchyma occurs in layers below epidermis in dicotyledonous plants

The collenchyma occurs in layers below the epidermis in most of the dicotyledonous plants. It is found either as a homogeneous layer or in patches. It consists of cells which are much thickened at the corners due to a deposition of cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin.

So, the correct answer is 'Collenchyma occurs in layers below epidermis in dicotyledonous plants.'