Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement 1: Collenchyma is a living tissue found beneath the epidermis.
Statement 2: They provide mechanical support for growing organs.

• A. Only Statement 1 is true.
• B. Only Statement 2 is true.
• C. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
• D. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

Collenchyma:

• Collenchyma is a living tissue found beneath the epidermis. Cells are elongated with unevenly thickened non-lignified walls.
• Cells have rectangular oblique or tapering ends and persistent protoplast.

They possess thick primary non-lignified walls.
Functions: They provide mechanical support for growing organs.