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Which tissue provides mechanical strength and flexibility to young stems and leaf stalks?
AParenchyma
BSclerenchyma
CCollenchyma
DXylem
✓ Correct Answer: C — Collenchyma
Collenchyma provides flexibility and mechanical support to growing parts of the plant.
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