Biology
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Question
The space between the overtopped dichotomous branches was occupies by a sheet of _________ cells during evolution of megaphyllas?
A
Sclerenchyma
B
Chlorenchyma
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C
Parenchyma
D
Collenchyma
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A
Sclerenchyma
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B
Chlorenchyma
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C
Parenchyma
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D
Collenchyma
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Explanation
During the evolutionary origin of megaphylls, the space between overtopped dichotomous branches is thought to have been filled in by a sheet of chlorenchyma (photosynthetic) tissue, forming a flattened leaf blade.