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Tissues — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceTissues3 Marks
Question
Write the functions of parenchyma, collenchymas and sclerenchyma.
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Answer

  1. Parenchyma Functions:
  1. The main function of parenchyma is to store and assimilate food.
  2. Transport of materials occurs through cells or cell walls of parenchyma cells.
  1. Collenchyma Functions:
  1. It provides mechanical support and elasticity.
  2. It provides tensile strength to the plants.
  1. Sclerenchyma Functions:
  1. It is mainly mechanical and protective in function.
  2. It gives strength, rigidity, flexibility and elasticity to the plant body.

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