31. Which of the following tissues is responsible for the storage of water and nutrients in plants?
a) Parenchyma
b) Collenchyma
c) Sclerenchyma
d) Epidermis
32. Which of the following is not a component of phloem tissue?
a) Sieve tubes
b) Companion cells
c) Xylem fibers
d) Phloem fibers
33. The tissue responsible for giving strength and support to plant organs is called:
a) Parenchyma tissue
b) Collenchyma tissue
c) Sclerenchyma tissue
d) Epidermal tissue
34. Which type of tissue contains dead cells with thick, rigid walls and provides mechanical support to plants?
a) Parenchyma tissue
b) Collenchyma tissue
c) Sclerenchyma tissue
d) Epidermal tissue
35. The presence of lignin in the walls of sclerenchyma cells makes them:
a) Elastic
b) Flexible
c) Rigid
d) Transparent
