Which of the following is not a simple tissue?

Tissue

Explanation

Xylem

• It is a complex tissue and is also known as wood.
• These are found in the form of tubular passages that help in transportation of water in plants.
• Tracheids, Vessels, Xylem Parenchyma and Xylem Sclerenchyma are the are the Xylem elements.

Parenchyma

• Have thin and smooth cell walls.
• Most abundant tissue in plants.
• Meant for storage of food and transport of materials.

Collenchyma

• Tissue made up of living cells.
• Found in leaf stalks.
• It provides mechanical strength to the plant.
• Promotes the growth of plants.

Sclerenchyma

• Thick-walled cells and have no protoplasm.
• It contains two types of cells: Fibres and Sclereids.
• Found in stems, roots veins of leaves and coverings of seeds.
• Provide flexibility and elasticity to plants.