Biology · ANATOMY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

Consider the following statements regarding internal plant anatomy: (A) In dorsiventral leaves, the palisade parenchyma is placed adaxially and consists of elongated cells arranged vertically. (B) In isobilateral leaves, the mesophyll is distinctly differentiated into palisade and spongy parenchyma. (C) Bulliform cells help in minimizing water loss during water stress by making leaves curl inwards. (D) Conjunctive tissue is present between xylem and phloem patches in root vascular bundles. Which of the above statements are correct?

1. A
   (A), (B), (C) and (D)
2. B
   (A) and (B) only
3. C
   (B), (C) and (D) only
4. D
   (A), (C) and (D) only