16. The tissue responsible for the production of new cells in woody plants is located in the:
a) Apical meristem
b) Lateral meristem
c) Intercalary meristem
d) Cork cambium
Answer: b) Lateral meristem
17. Which type of meristem is responsible for the increase in length of the root and shoot?
a) Apical meristem
b) Lateral meristem
c) Intercalary meristem
d) Cork cambium
Answer: a) Apical meristem
18. Which of the following is not a type of ground tissue?
a) Parenchyma
b) Collenchyma
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c) Sclerenchyma
d) Epidermis
Answer: d) Epidermis
19. Collenchyma tissue provides support to plant organs like:
a) Roots
b) Stems
c) Leaves
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
20. Sclerenchyma tissue provides rigid support to plant organs and is composed of cells with thick walls made of:
a) Cellulose
b) Lignin
c) Pectin
d) Chitin
Answer: b) Lignin
