Question

The following is a characteristic of collenchyma

• A. Levelled thickening in isodiametric cells
• B. Cells that are elongated and have thickened edges
• C. Elongated cells with cellulose and pectin deposits
• D. Non-uniform thickening in isodiametric cells

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Cells that are elongated and have thickened edges

• Collenchyma is a fundamental permanent tissue that primarily serves to sustain a plant's shoot system mechanically.

• Cells can sometimes contain tiny intercellular gaps.

• The collenchyma cells look polygonal, round, or oval in a slice.

• The existence of a cell wall that is irregularly thick distinguishes the cells.