Q12 / 200 · NEET 2003 · Botany

Chlorenchyma is known to develop in the:

  • A
    cytoplasm of Chlorella
  • B
    mycelium of a green mould such as Aspergillus
  • Correct answer
    C
    spore capsule of a moss
  • D
    pollen tube of Pinus

Solution

The apophysis of moss capsule contains chloroplast bearing parenchymatous cells, called as chlorenchyma or assimilatory parenchyma, but to the presence of chloroplasts, chlorenchyma cells have the ability to prepare food by the process of photosynthesis. Related Theory Chlorenchyma cells carryout photosynthesis and manufacture food.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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