{"id":88787,"date":"2025-06-01T07:21:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=88787"},"modified":"2025-06-01T07:21:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:21:13","slug":"which-one-of-the-following-tissues-is-known-as-basic-packing-tissue-an","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-one-of-the-following-tissues-is-known-as-basic-packing-tissue-an\/","title":{"rendered":"Which one of the following tissues is known as basic packing tissue an"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following tissues is known as basic packing tissue and found in xylem and phloem ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Collenchyma&#8221; option2=&#8221;Parenchyma&#8221; option3=&#8221;Sclerenchyma&#8221; option4=&#8221;Vessels&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC NDA-2 &#8211; 2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2021\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nParenchyma tissue is composed of living cells that are typically isodiametric (roughly equal in diameter). These cells form the bulk of ground tissues in plants (cortex, pith) and are also present in xylem and phloem rays and parenchyma. Due to their widespread occurrence and roles in storage, secretion, and basic metabolic functions, they are often referred to as basic packing tissue.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nParenchyma cells are thin-walled and versatile. They are found throughout the plant body and participate in various functions like photosynthesis, storage, and secretion.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nCollenchyma is a living support tissue providing mechanical support to growing stems and petioles. Sclerenchyma provides rigid support and strength to mature plant parts using thick, lignified walls (fibers and sclereids). Vessels are conducting elements in xylem responsible for water transport.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following tissues is known as basic packing tissue and found in xylem and phloem ? [amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Collenchyma&#8221; option2=&#8221;Parenchyma&#8221; option3=&#8221;Sclerenchyma&#8221; option4=&#8221;Vessels&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;] This question was previously asked in UPSC NDA-2 &#8211; 2021 Download PDFAttempt Online Parenchyma tissue is composed of living cells that are typically isodiametric (roughly equal in diameter). 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