Multiple choice

Which of the following tissues is a dead tissue?

  1. Parenchyma

  2. Collenchyma

  3. Sclerenchyma

  4. Meristematic

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Explanation

Sclerenchyma is a simple permanent tissue composed of cells with highly thickened, lignified walls that lack protoplasm at maturity. Because they lose their living contents, they are considered dead tissues. Parenchyma, collenchyma, and meristematic tissues all consist of living cells.

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