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Cells of this tissue are living and show angular wall thickenings. They also provide mechanical support. The tissue is

A

Xylem

B

Sclerenchyma

C

Collenchyma

D

Epidermis

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C
Collenchyma occur only dicots. Collenchyma is living mechanical tissue having cellulosic cell wall. Collenchyma is found in climbing stems like cucurbita. In cucurbita lacunate or angular collenchyma is present.
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