Assertion The collenchyma is a thick-walled living tissue.
Reason The collenchyma is thickened due to deposition of pectin.

Options

A. If both the assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of the assertion .
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion .
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer

A

Explanation

Collenchyma is a specialized type of parenchyma which functions as supporting tissue . The cell walls are irregularly thickened due to the deposition of cellulose and pectin. They are living tissue and possess the ability to divide .