Anatomy Of Flowering Plants Question 112
Question: Which tissue is considered as most primitive both ontogenetically as well as phylogenetic ally?
Options:
A) Parenchyma
B) Collenchyma
C) Sclerenchyma
D) Aerenchyma
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] Parenchyma is the first tissue developed during the course of evolution hence, phylogenetic ally most primitive also functionally, it is most primitive as it is involved in photosynthesis and storage of food material.