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ACollenchyma cells
BSclerenchyma cells
CParenchyma cells
DCompanion cells
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Parenchyma cells
1. Three simple cell types build the stem, namely parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma.
2. Parenchyma cells are the most common plant cells and occur in stem, root, leaf and fruit pulp.
3. They carry out metabolic work such as photosynthesis, help heal wounds, and some store starch.
4. Collenchyma and sclerenchyma are support cells and are far less widespread than parenchyma.
_Source: OpenStax Biology (1st ed., CC BY 4.0), Ch 30 "Plant Form and Physiology", section 30.2 Stems_
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