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Per NCERT, COLLENCHYMA cells have which distinctive structural feature?
ASingle layer of flat cells
BSpindle-shaped contractile cells
CLiving cells with UNEVENLY THICKENED CORNERS due to pectin deposition — provides flexibility (stems / tendrils bend without breaking)
DDead cells with thick lignified walls
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Living cells with UNEVENLY THICKENED CORNERS due to pectin deposition — provides flexibility (stems / tendrils bend without breaking)
Per NCERT §3.2.4(ii)b, collenchyma has corner-thickened pectin walls + flexibility. The other options describe sclerenchyma / epidermis / muscles.
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