Question

Find the correct option:

	Column: A		Column: B
(A)	Parenchyma	1.	Living tissue that provides mechanical support
(B)	Collenchyma	2.	Food storage
(C)	Sclerenchyma	3.	Dead tissue that provides mechanical support

• A. (A) -(1) ; (B) -(2) ; (C) -(3)
• B. (A) -(2) ; (B) -(1) ; (C) -(3)
• C. (A) -(1) & (2); (B) -(2) ; (C) -(3)
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Parenchyma function is the storage of food, photosynthesis and secretion. Collenchyma is a living tissue whose main function is mechanical support and photosynthesis also. Sclerenchyma is a dead tissue whose main function is mechanical support.