Plant Tissues: Parenchyma and Collenchyma Cells

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What is the primary function of parenchyma cells?

  • Protecting the plant from pathogens
  • Facilitating water and nutrient transport
  • Providing structural support
  • Storage, secretion, and photosynthesis (correct)

Which of the following statements about collenchyma cells is incorrect?

  • They are responsible for the plant's photosynthesis (correct)
  • They lack intercellular spaces
  • They are typically oval, spherical, or polygonal in shape
  • They have thickened cell walls at the corners

What is the primary structural component deposited at the corners of collenchyma cells?

  • Lignin
  • Cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin (correct)
  • Chitin
  • Suberin

Which of the following statements about parenchyma cells is correct?

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What is the primary function of collenchyma cells?

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