Question
Differentiate among parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma.

Answer

S. No.
Parenchyma
Collenchyma
Sclerenchyma
i.
Living cells.
Living cells.
Dead cells.
ii.
Forms major component of organs.
Found below epidermis.
Usually found in epidermis.
iii.
Chloroplast present.
Chloroplast present sometimes.
Chloroplast absent.
iv.
Performs many vital functions.
Provides mechanical support to growing parts.
Provides mechanical support to organs.

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