Question

Which is the permanent living tissue that has cells with angular secondary thickenings. It provides mechanical strength and flexibility to the plant part?

Answer 1

These cells in vascular plants support growing parts due to flexible cellulosic walls, which turns into wood once the growth ceases. ⭕The plant tissue which provide both mechanical strength as well as flexibility to the plant is collenchyma.

Answer 2

These cells in vascular plants support growing parts due to flexible cellulosic walls, which turns into wood once the growth ceases. ⭕The plant tissue which provide both mechanical strength as well as flexibility to the plant is collenchyma.