Which is not a function of epidermis?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Epidermis is the outermost layer of cells in a plant which protect the plant from injury, adverse conditions, to reduce water loss, in gaseous exchange and transpiration with the help of stomata. Xylem helps in Conduction of water.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Muscle, nervous, and epithelial are primary tissue types in the body. Embryonic tissue refers to a developmental stage, not a distinct tissue type.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Mesenchyme, an embryonic connective tissue, persists in adults as a source of new connective tissue cells.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A neutral atom has equal numbers of protons (positive) and electrons (negative) to balance charge.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Anabolic reactions build molecules (synthesis), requiring energy, unlike catabolic decomposition.