Explain the types of simple permanent tissues in plants. - Vidyadip

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Explain the types of simple permanent tissues in plants.

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Name of Tissue	Parenchyma	Collenchyma	Sclerenchyma
Structure of cells	Living cells with thin cell wall and intercellular spaces.	Elongated living cells with thickened cell wall at corners due to cellulose and pectin.	Dead and fibrous cells with tapering ends, cell wall contains lignin.
Location	All parts like roots, stem, leaves, flowers and seeds.	At the base of leaf petiole, branches and stem	Stem, veins of leaves, hard coats of seeds, outer covering of coconut.
Functions	Support, storage of food and filling vacant spaces.	Support and flexibility to various parts.	Give strength and rigidity to parts of the plants.
Sub types	Chlorenchyma: Leaves, perform photosynthesis. Aerenchyma: Helps aquatic plants, leaves and stem to float.

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