NEET Biology question

Which combination of tissues acts together to provide the support to the hypocotyl of a seedling?

(A)Epidermis and collenchymaCorrect
(B)Xylem and parenchyma
(C)Epidermis and parenchyma
(D)Xylem and phloem fibres

Answer: (A)

Solution

In a young seedling, before extensive secondary growth and lignification of xylem has occurred, mechanical support to the hypocotyl is provided jointly by the epidermis (a continuous protective covering under turgor pressure) and the

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