Question
Differentiate between collenchyma and sclerenchyma.
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Collenchyma
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Sclerenchyma
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The cells are alive at maturity.
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The cells are dead at maturity.
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2
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Cell wall is unevenly thickened, with pectin; thickenings are prominent in the corners.
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Cell wall is uniformly - thickened with lignin; sometimes lumen is obliterated.
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3
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It gives strength and flexibility to growing organs.
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It gives mechanical support to the organ and the fibres are used for making ropes/threads.
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It may possess chloroplasts and carry out photosynthesis.
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It never possesses chloroplasts.
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