Difference between sclerenchyma and parenchyma tissue

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Parenchyma

Sclerenchyma

The cells have thin cell wall.

The cells have very thick lignified cell wall.

The cells are alive.

The cells are dead at maturity.

They are block shaped.

They are elongated in shape.

Their primary function is to photosynthesize and storage.

Their primary function is to provide strength and support.

These tissues are present in the newly divided parts of plants.

These tissues are present in the older parts of a plant or tree.

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Parenchyma	Sclerenchyma
The cells have thin cell wall.	The cells have very thick lignified cell wall.
The cells are alive.	The cells are dead at maturity.
They are block shaped.	They are elongated in shape.
Their primary function is to photosynthesize and storage.	Their primary function is to provide strength and support.
These tissues are present in the newly divided parts of plants.	These tissues are present in the older parts of a plant or tree.