MCQ practice · SSC Biology Board questions · Chapter 2: Cells and Tissues of Organisms
In which of these plants is phloem parenchyma absent?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Gnetum
- b Pinus
- c Betel nut palm
- d Dheki fern (Dhenki shak)
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: c Betel nut palm
Betel nut palm is a monocot, so it has no phloem parenchyma.
Why the other options are wrong
- a Gnetum: Gnetum is a gymnosperm, and gymnosperms have phloem parenchyma.
- b Pinus: Pinus is a gymnosperm, and gymnosperms have phloem parenchyma.
- d Dheki fern (Dhenki shak): Dheki fern is a fern, and ferns have phloem parenchyma.
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