Collenchyma


 
 
Concept Explanation
 

Collenchyma

Tissues are groups of cells that have a similar structure and act together to perform a specific function. There are present mainly two type of tissues in the plants : Meristematic  tissue and Permanent tissue. Collenchyma is a type of simple permanent tissue.

Collenchyma:

This tissue is composed of cells that are elongated and thickened with cellulose at the corners. There is no inter cellular space. Collenchyma provides mechanical support to plant organs and is found in leaf stalks and below the epidermis of stems. It helps leaves and stems bend without breaking. It provides support, protection and flexibility to plant organs. It is generally absent in roots. 

                                            

Sample Questions
(More Questions for each concept available in Login)
Question : 1

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) The two type of tissues in the plants are meristematic tissue and permanent tissue.

(b) Collenchyma provides mechanical support to plant organs and is found in leaf stalks and below the epidermis of stems.

(c) Collenchyma provides support, protection and flexibility to plant organs.

Right Option : D
View Explanation
Explanation
Question : 2

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) Tissues are groups of cells that have a similar structure and act together to perform a specific function.

(b) Collenchyma provides mechanical support to plant organs and is found in leaf stalks and below the epidermis of stems .

(c) Collenchyma is generally present in roots. 

Right Option : B
View Explanation
Explanation
Question : 3

Which of the following are correct ?

(a)  Collenchyma is a type of complex permanent tissue.

(b) Collenchyma provides mechanical support to plant organs and is found in leaf stalks and below the epidermis of stems.

Right Option : B
View Explanation
Explanation
 
Video Link - Have a look !!!
 
Language - Hindi/English
 
 
 
Related Videos
Language - Hindi/English
Language - Hindi/English
Language - Hindi/English

Language - Hindi/English
Language - Hindi/English


Students / Parents Reviews [20]