AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1997

  • question_answer
    Collenchyma resembles parenchyma in being

    A)  potentially meristematic

    B)  partially cutinised

    C)  provided with air spaces

    D)  devoid of chloroplasts.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    : Collenchyma cells are longer than parenchyma cells. Intercellular spaces are absent (present in parenchyma).In both parenchyma and collenchyma chloroplasts are absent but they develop chloroplasts sometimes and take part in photosynthesis. The main function of parenchyma is storage while that of collenchyma is mechanical support.


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