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Is collenchyma dead or alive?


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Collenchyma:

  1. Collenchyma is living tissue.
  2. Similar cells make up their structure.
  3. A strong primary cell wall consisting of cellulose and pectin makes up the only component of collenchyma cells, which are often alive cells.
  4. There are no or a very limited number of intercellular air gaps.
  5. The cells have live protoplasm, and they sometimes have chloroplasts.
  6. They can also be referred to as live mechanical tissue.
  7. These are the tissues that support the body of the plant mechanically.

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