Question

a few layers of cell can be observed ina section of a stem which form the bas packing tissue. identify the plant tissue which is mentioned above and discuss it's salient features​

Answer 1

Required Answer:-

The simple permanent tissue, Parenchyma acts as a packing tissue because they fill the spaces between other tissues to maintain the shape$.$

Features:

• They are living tissue.
• Most of them are unspecialised.
• They can be in any shape like oval, round, cylindrical etc. with large intercellular spaces.
• The cell wall is thin and rich in cellulose.
• They have a prominent nucleus with a large central vacuole because they are meant for storage mostly.

Functions:

• They store food, water & minerals.
• They help in lateral conduction also.
• They protects and maintains the shape of plant. Thy also check water loss from the plant.
• A special parenchyma, chlorenchyma performs photosynthesis. Eg: The mesophyll cells.
• Another tissue, aerenchyma helps in the buoyancyand float on water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Required Answer :-

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Explanation :-

• Their cell's wall is thin.
• They are an example of living tissue
• The have a large intercellular gap.
• The can store food.
• Help in Photosynthesis

Parenchyma :-

It is a tissue which is made up of thin walls which is present in leaves.