NEET (MCQs on Parenchyma Cells)
Categories: EDUCATION
Q.1. Mostly, the flesh of fruit is made of
(a) Collenchyma
(b) Parenchyma
(c) Meristem
(d) Schlerids
Answer: (b) Parenchyma
Q.2. Prosenchyma is a type of
(a) Chlorenchyma
(b) Collenchyma
(c) Sclerenchyma
(d) Parenchyma
Answer: (d) Parenchyma
Q.3. The tissue where cells are thin-walled, living, isodiametric along with intercellular spaces is
(a) Arenchyma
(b) Prosenchyma
(c) Collenchyma
(d) Parenchyma
Answer: (d) Parenchyma
Q.4. The plant tissue with the following characteristics is –
- Oval/round-shaped cells
- Cells have a living protoplasm and are dense
- Cell wall is made of cellulose or hemicellulose
- Thin-walled cells
(a) Parenchyma
(b) Collenchyma
(c) Scherenchyma
(d) Epidermis
Answer: (a) Parenchyma
Q.5. The main purpose that the aerenchyma serves in Parenchyma is
(a) Offers flexibility
(b) Renders Buoyancy
(c) Provides structural framework
(d) Provides mechanical support
Answer: (b) Renders Buoyancy
Q.6. Which of this is not a function that Parenchyma performs
(a) Stores nutrients and food
(b) Aids in regeneration, healing and repairs wounds
(c) Provides foundation and support
(d) None of these
Answer: (d) None of these
Q.7. The tissue that provides maximum mechanical strength to the plant is
(a) Xylem
(b) Phloem
(c) Parenchyma
(d) Collenchyma
Answer: (a) Xylem
Q.8. Parenchyma cells in the spongy mesophyll exhibit large intercellular spaces promoting:
(a) To become nutrients for the future germinating embryo
(b) Greater exposure to carbon dioxide
(c) To distribute pressure evenly through the structure
(d) No specific reason
Answer: (b) Greater exposure to carbon dioxide
Q.9. Vessels are found in
(a) Most of the angiosperms and few gymnosperms
(b) All angiosperms and some gymnosperms
(c) All angiosperms, all gymnosperms and some pteridophytes
(d) All pteridophytes
Answer: (a) Most of the angiosperms and few gymnosperms
Q.10. The main difference between parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma is that
(a) Parenchyma is involved in photosynthesis, secretion and storage
(b) Collenchyma is involved in support and transportation of nutrients
(c) Sclerenchyma is involved in support, protection, transportation of nutrients and water
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these