Which of the following statements about tissues is correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements about tissues is correct?
A. Epidermis is a vascular tissue.
B. Xylem and phloem are examples of simple tissues.
C. Meristematic tissues are permanent tissues with thick walls.
D. Simple permanent tissues are made of one type of cell.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Simple permanent tissues (parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma) consist of a single cell type. Meristematic tissues are dividing and have thin walls; xylem/phloem are complex; epidermis is dermal.

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