NEETBotanyAnatomy of Flowering Plants
Mesophyll Components Descriptions A. Palisade Parenchyma 1. Surrounding vascular bundles B. Spongy Parenchyma 2. Oval or round cells with large intercellular spaces C. Epidermal Cells 3. Cells covering the leaf surface D. Bundle Sheath Cells 4. Elongated cells arranged vertically
Options
- AA - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1
- BA - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
- CA - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4
- DA - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
Correct answer
A. A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1
Step-by-step solution
The palisade parenchyma consists of elongated cells arranged vertically, the spongy parenchyma has oval or round cells with large intercellular spaces, epidermal cells cover the leaf surface, and bundle sheath cells surround vascular bundles.