MCQ
Assertion : Collenchyma is thick walled dead tissue.
Reason : Collenchymatous cells show thickenings of pectin
  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct

Answer

Correct option: D.
If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct
d
Collenchyma is made up of living cells with unevenly thickened cell wall. Their cell wall is made up of cellulose and pectin. Collenchyma are present beneath the epidermis of young stem, petioles and midrib of leaves etc. These are absent in underground tissues and leaves and stems of monocots

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