Parenchyma


 
 
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Parenchyma

Tissues are the group of cells that perform a particular function. Parenchyma is the type of simple permanent tissue.

Parenchyma:

This tissue is composed of large, thin-walled cells which are generally oval or spherical. The cells are not packed closely, i.e., there are inter cellular spaces. These living cells with a nucleus and a vacuole are found in the soft parts of the plant. They store food, fill up spaces between other tissues and provide temporary support to the plant. When they contain chloroplasts, as in leaves, they help manufacture food.    

   

                                                                     

                                                                                Parenchyma Tissue             

                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                               

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Parenchyma tissue is composed of large, thin-walled cells which are generally oval or spherical.

(b) Parenchyma living cells with a nucleus and a vacuole are found in the soft parts of the plant.

(c) Parenchyma cells are not packed closely, i.e., there are inter cellular spaces.

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) Tissues are the group of cells that perform a particular function.

(b) Parenchyma is the type of compound permanent tissue.

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

The tissue composed of large thin-walled cells with inter cellular spaces and is used to store food is __________________ .

Right Option : B
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