Parenchyma tissue is the most common simple permanent tissue in plants. Why is it known as Chlorenchyma and Aerenchyma in some plants?

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Parenchyma tissue is the most common simple permanent tissue in plants. Why is it known as Chlorenchyma and Aerenchyma in some plants? — Exam MCQ

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C. Chlorenchyma supports the plant — Chlorenchyma is parenchyma containing chlorophyll and is specialized for photosynthesis.

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A. Chlorenchyma has air spaces (aquatic plants) and helps them to float; Aerenchyma provides mechanical support

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B. Chlorenchyma has chlorophyll for photosynthesis (leaves); Aerenchyma has air spaces (aquatic plants) and helps them to float

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D. Aerenchyma has chlorophyll for photosynthesis (leaves); Chlorenchyma has air spaces (aquatic plants) and helps them to float