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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.

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Only Statement 2 is true.

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C

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

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D

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

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Solution

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.

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