
Mohit was asked to draw a labelled diagram of sclerenchyma tissue as seen in Iongitudinal section. The figure he drew is shown here. Point out the mistake in the figure.




Important Questions on Tissues
The matrix of bone is in the form of thin concentric rings, called _____. Bone cells, called are present in fluid-filled spaces called _____. These fluid filled spaces of the bone communicate with each other by network of fine canals, called _____.
Select the correct sequence of words to complete the above passage.

The tissue shown in the given figure is

Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.
Column I | Column II | ||
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(i) | Phagocytosis |
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(ii) | Blood clotting |
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(iii) | Transport of oxygen |

Which of the following statement is correct about the cell shown in figure?

Collenchyma | Sclerenchyma | |
(i) | It is made up of dead cells. | Its cells are living. |
(ii) | Lumen or cell cavity is wide. | Lumen or cell cavity is usually narrow. |
(iii) | It provides hardness to the region where it occurs. | It keeps the organ soft. |
(iv) | Wall thickening is not uniform. | Wall thickening is uniform. |
(v) | Pits are simple and straight. | Pits are simple, oblique and may be branched. |

Observe the given figures of three different plant tissues and select the correct option.

Direction (Q. No. 17 and 18) : Refer to the given dichotomous key and answer the following questions.
I. (a) The cells of tissue have walls. -Go to II
(b) The cells of tissue have no walls. -Go to III
II. (a) It is made of only one type of cells.- Go to IV
(b) It is made of more than one type of cells. - Go to V
III. (a) The tissue lines the Fallopian tubes.-
(b) The tissue transports nutrients. -
IV. (a) Cells store air. -
(b) It is mainly a mechanical tissue. -
V. (a) The tissue conducts water. -
(b) The tissue conducts organic nutrients. -
Select the incorrect option regarding tissues and .

Direction (Q. No. 17 and 18): Refer to the given dichotomous key and answer the following questions.
I. (a) The cells of tissue have walls. -Go to II
(b) The cells of tissue have no walls. -Go to III
II. (a) It is made of only one type of cell.- Go to IV
(b) It is made of more than one type of cell. - Go to V
III. (a) The tissue lines the Fallopian tubes.-
(b) The tissue transports nutrients. -
IV. (a) Cells store air. -
(b) It is mainly a mechanical tissue. -
V. (a) The tissue conducts water. -
(b) The tissue conducts organic nutrients. -
Select the correct match of tissue and its location in body.
