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Few cells of plant tissue are known as collocytes. Give their characteristic features.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Colocytes**: Colocytes are specialized plant cells that are part of a tissue known as collenchyma. They play a significant role in providing support and flexibility to the plant. 2. **Cell Structure**: Colocytes are characterized by their elongated shape, which allows them to stretch and provide structural support to the plant. They remain elongated throughout their life cycle. 3. **Living Cells**: These cells are living, which means they are metabolically active and capable of performing various functions such as transport and signaling within the plant. ...
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  3. Why thickness of the stem increases as age advances in dicot plants?

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  4. Why heartwood is considered more durable than the sapwood?

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  6. Cuticle is absent on epidermis of roots. Give reason.

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  8. Epidermal cells secrete thick and waxy layer in cactus. Why?

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  10. Why are the surfaces of woody plants impermeable to water and gases?

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  11. Young stems (twigs) bend but do not break. Why?

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