What type of ground tissue is the most common and helps store both food and water?
A - Sclerenchyma
B - Xylem
C - Collenchyma
D - Parenchyma
Answer: D - Parenchyma
PARENCHYMA is the most common and provides a variety of functions, including the storage of water and food. COLLENCHYMA helps support young stems and roots. SCLERENCHYMA provides rigid support and protection for the plant stem.