Examlex

Solved

Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate?


Definitions:

Secondary Tissues

Plant tissues that arise from secondary growth, including secondary xylem (wood) and phloem, contributing to increased thickness of stems and roots.

Melanin

A dark pigment present in many animals; contributes to the color of the skin.

Lignin

A complex organic polymer deposited in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody, and contributing to the structural integrity of the plant.

Parenchyma Cells

Fundamental tissue composed of thin-walled cells that function in photosynthesis, storage, and as the bulk of ground and vascular tissues.

Related Questions