Question
Biology Question on Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Pick out the wrong statement
A
Gymnosperms lack vessels in their xylem
B
The cell wall of parenchyma is made up of pectin
C
The first formed primary xylem elements are called protoxylem
D
Gymnosperms have albuminous cells and have sieve cells in their phloem
Answer
The cell wall of parenchyma is made up of pectin
Explanation
Solution
Parenchyma is widely distributed simple tissue. The cells of parenchyma may be spherical, oval, round or polygonal in shape. Their walls are thin and made up of cellulose.