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

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is true, but R is false

D

A and R are false

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Collenchyma is a specialised type of parenchyma which acts as a supporting tissue. The cell walls are irregularly thickened due to deposition of cellulose and pectin. It is a living tissue.
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