Structural Organisation In Animals Question 232

Question: Collenchyma differs from parenchyma in having [AIIMS 1990]

Options:

A) Living protoplasm

B) Cellulose walls

C) Vacuoles

D) Pectin deposits at corners

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

In collenchyma cell walls show localized thickenings due to presence of approximately 45% pectin, 35% hemicellulose and 20% cellulose.