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Which of the following is a permanent tissue?
Intercalary meristem
Parenchyma
Apical meristem
Lateral meristem
Correct Answer: B — Parenchyma
Explanation:
Parenchyma is a simple permanent tissue involved in storage and photosynthesis.
Which of the following is a dead tissue?
Parenchyma
Sclerenchyma
Collenchyma
Phloem
Correct Answer: B — Sclerenchyma
Explanation:
Sclerenchyma consists of dead cells with thick lignified walls that provide support.
Which of the following is not a simple permanent tissue?
Xylem
Parenchyma
Collenchyma
Sclerenchyma
Correct Answer: A — Xylem
Explanation:
Xylem is a complex permanent tissue made up of different types of cells.
Which of the following is a characteristic of meristematic tissue?
Thick secondary walls
Large vacuoles
Actively dividing cells
Dead cells
Correct Answer: C — Actively dividing cells
Explanation:
Meristematic tissues contain actively dividing cells responsible for plant growth.
