NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Which of the following simple permanent tissues is characterized by cells having much thickened corners due to the deposition of cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin?
Options
- AParenchyma
- BCollenchyma
- CSclerenchyma
- DAerenchyma
Correct answer
B. Collenchyma
Step-by-step solution
Collenchyma is a simple permanent tissue found in plants. Its cells are living and are characterized by unevenly thickened cell walls, particularly at the corners. This thickening is due to the deposition of cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin. Parenchyma cells have thin, uniform cellulosic walls. Sclerenchyma cells have thick, lignified walls. Aerenchyma is a specialized parenchyma tissue containing large air spaces. Answer: Collenchyma