Chlorenchyma is known to develop in the:

Correct answer: C. Spore capsule of a moss

  • A. Cytoplasm of Chlorella
  • B. Mycelium of a green mould such as Aspergillus
  • C. Spore capsule of a moss
  • D. Pollen tube of Pinus

Explanation

Chlorenchyma or assimilatory parenchyma are parenchymatous cells that possess abundant chloroplasts in them. They are capable of photosynthesis. A spore capsule of moss can perform photosynthesis because of the presence of chlorenchyma cells in them.

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