Consider the following statements in relation to plant tissue 'chlorenchyma':_x000D_ 1. It is formed by the palisade and spongy mesophyll._x000D_ 2. It is a form of parenchyma which contains chloroplasts._x000D_ 3. It serves to transport organic solutes made by photosynthesis._x000D_ 4. It is a thin transparent layer which has chiefly a protective function._x000D_ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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