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Which type of parenchyma is responsible for storing food materials like starch, proteins, and oils?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: [Option C]
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Storage parenchyma
	**Related Topics**: Plant tissues, Metabolism, Nutrition
	**Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of plant biology and tissue types
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
		- Types of parenchyma
		- Functions of parenchyma in plants
**Method & Steps**:
	1.	Identify the function of different types of parenchyma.
		Reasoning: Parenchyma cells are versatile and can serve various functions, including storage.
		Formula/Rule: There are different types of parenchyma: chlorenchyma (photosynthesis), aerenchyma (gas exchange), and storage parenchyma (food storage).
	2.	Determine which parenchyma is specifically known for storage.
		Working: Storage parenchyma is primarily responsible for storing food materials, including starch, proteins, and oils.
		Key Point: Storage parenchyma cells often have large vacuoles to store these materials.
	3.	Make the selection based on the identified function.
		Result: The correct answer is storage parenchyma as it directly relates to food storage.
		Verification: The other types of parenchyma do not primarily function in food storage.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Chlorenchyma does photosynthesis, not primarily for storage.
[B] :x: Aerenchyma aids in gas exchange, not food storage.
[C] ✓: Storage parenchyma is responsible for storing food materials like starch, proteins, and oils.
[D] :x: Prosenchyma is not a recognized term in parenchyma types and is not related to storage.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing the functions of different parenchyma types: Remember that chlorenchyma is for photosynthesis, while storage parenchyma is specifically for storing nutrients.
		2. Overlooking the unique characteristics of storage parenchyma: Focus on the large vacuoles that are prominent in these cells for storage purposes.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Visualize the plant tissue types and their functions to reinforce memory.
		2. Create mnemonics to remember the functions of different parenchyma types.

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Chlorenchyma

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Aerenchyma

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The correct Option is "Storage parenchyma"

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Prosenchyma

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