Collenchyma occurs in the stem and petioles of

Options

A. xerophytes
B. monocots
C. dicot herbs
D. hydrophytes

Answer

c

Explanation

Collenchyma is a simple permanent tissue , made of elongated living cells having thickened pectocellulosic walls. It is a living mechanical tissue which provides both mechanical strength and elasticity and allow them to grow in size. Collenchyma is found in epidermis of dicot stem and petioles and abundant in climbing stems.