NEETBotanyAnatomy of Flowering Plants
Ground Tissue Types Location A. Parenchyma 1. Cortex, pericycle, pith, medullary rays B. Collenchyma 2. Leaves, thin-walled, chloroplast-containing cells C. Sclerenchyma 3. Supporting tissue in stems and leaves D. Mesophyll 4. Hard, supportive tissue
Options
- AA - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2
- BA - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
- CA - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1
- DA - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4
Correct answer
A. A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2
Step-by-step solution
Parenchyma is found in the cortex, pericycle, pith, and medullary rays, collenchyma provides support in stems and leaves, sclerenchyma is hard and supportive, and mesophyll is in leaves and contains chloroplasts