Which one of them provides both mechanical strength as well as flexibility?
A
Collenchyma
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B
Parenchyma
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C
Sclerenchyma
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A Collenchyma Parenchyma tissue is made of soft, thin-walled cells with large intercellular spaces. They are filler tissues in the plant body. It carries out many functions and also supports the plant. It is not flexible. Sclerenchyma tissue consists of long, narrow and thick-walled cells. They are dead cells. They form very hard and rigid structures. They provide support and strength to the plant. Collenchyma tissue is made of elongated cells with irregular thickening at corners. This tissue allows easy bending of the plant parts (leaf, stem) without breaking. It provides the flexibility and mechanical strength to the plant.