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Virat

Asked: May 9, 2026In: Class 9 Science

Aamrapali observed that a young mango sapling’s stem bends flexibly during monsoon winds and does not break. Which tissue is responsible for this flexibility? Predict and provide your explanation of the impact if the existing tissue was replaced by sclerenchyma.

Collenchyma tissue provides flexibility to the young mango stem, allowing it to bend without breaking. If replaced by sclerenchyma, the stem would become hard and rigid, reducing flexibility and increasing chances of breaking during strong monsoon winds.