The flexibility of collenchyma tissue is primarily attributed to:
The presence of lignin in the cell wall
The thin cell walls
The combination of pectin and hemicellulose in the cell wall
The intercellular spaces present between the cells
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Collenchyma cells often contain chloroplasts. What is the primary function of these chloroplasts in collenchyma tissue?
Photosynthesis, contributing to the plant's energy production.
Storage of starch and other carbohydrates.
Providing structural support to the cell.
Synthesis of pigments for coloration.
Identify from the following, a plant tissue in which lignin does not occur in the cell walls?
Collenchyma
Sclerenchyma fibres
Sclereids
Xylem tracheae
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of collenchyma cells?
Thickened cell walls at the corners
Uniformly thickened cell walls
Presence of lignin in cell walls
Dead at maturity
Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of collenchyma cells?
Uniformly thickened cell walls
Presence of pectin in the cell wall
Living at maturity
Provide flexible support
What type of thickening is characteristic of collenchyma cell walls?
Uneven thickening, especially at the corners
Uniform thickening all around the cell
Thickening with lignin deposits
No thickening at all
Parenchyma cells are associated with activity like?
Assimilation and storage
Conduction
Dedifferentiation
All
The living mechanical tissue of plants is
Collenchyma
Parenchyma
Sclereids
Sclerenchyma
Select the correct statement from the following
The cells of the permanent tissue do not generally divide
Permanent tissues having all cells similar in structure and function are called simple tissues
Permanent tissues having many different types of cells are called complex tissues
All of the above
Which component is primarily responsible for the thickening of collenchyma cell walls?
Pectin
Lignin
Suberin
Cutin
Cell wall of collenchyma composed of?
Cellulose
Hemi cellulose
Pectin
All of these
