Which of the following tissues provides mechanical support and flexibility to young, growing plant organs like petioles?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Collenchyma
Collenchyma cells have unevenly thickened primary cell walls, usually at the corners. This allows them to provide structural support while still being flexible enough to permit growth in elongating stems and leaves.
Keep practicing
More Plant Tissues questions
- What is the primary characteristic of sclerenchyma tissue that distinguishes it from parenchyma and collenchyma?
- Which component of the xylem is responsible for the upward conduction of water and minerals in angiosperms?
- Sieve tubes and companion cells are the functional units of which complex tissue?
- The protective outer layer of a plant, which prevents water loss and provides a barrier against pathogens, is called the:
- Which specialized epidermal cells regulate the opening and closing of stomata for gas exchange?
- Which of the following is a type of sclerenchyma that is commonly found in the gritty texture of pear fruit?