Question

Which of the following is not the function of Parenchyma i) This tissue provides support to plants and also stores food. ii) helps in transport of water and food iii) In aquatic plants, large air cavities are present in parenchyma to give buoyancy to the plants to help them float iv) In some situations, it contains chlorophyll and performs photosynthesis,

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (ii) helps in transport of water and food is the correct answer as it is not the function of Parenchyma.

Explanation:

There are three types of permanent tissues as per their functions :

• Protective
• Supporting and
• Conducting

Protective tissue:

They prevent the plant from dryness and infection.

Supporting tissue:

It is of several types.

The three most important ones are Parenchyma, Collenchyma and schlerenchyma.

Parenchyma -

They store food

They give temporary support to the plant.

Collenchyma -

This tissue helps to support the parts of a plant.

Schlerenchyma -

This tissue provides strength to the parts of plant.

Answer 2

Sclerenchyma and chlorenchyma

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