Question

Which of the following is not a plant tissue?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Epithelial

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The term epithelial tissue is referred to as animal tissue and therefore found in animals.
2. The type of epithelial tissue found in plants is referred to as the epidermis.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Collenchyma is a type of plant tissue that is exclusively present in living cells in elongated plant cells possessing irregular cell walls.
2. They also provide mechanical support to the plants as well.

Option B:

1. Parenchyma is typical plant tissue that is helpful in photosynthesis or transportation of nutrients and the exchange of gases.
2. It primarily plays an important role in the storage of energy and other substances like resins, gum etc.

Option C

1. Sclerenchyma is a plant tissue composed of majorly dead cells supporting the plant cell walls.
2. They are mainly present in the cortex in stems and leaves.
3. The cell walls have lignin which makes them thick.

Final answer: Epithelial is not a plant tissue.