Which one of the following tissues provides tensile strength against bending and swaying?
A
Parenchyma
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B
Collenchyma
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C
Sclerenchyma
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D
Aerenchyma
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Solution
The correct option is B Collenchyma Collenchyma is a simple living tissue with thick non-lignified walls and uneven deposition of cellulose and pectin. They are derived from parenchyma and are present in groups under the epidermis to provide flexibility to the growing plant's organs.