Differentiate between sclerenchyma and parenchyma tissues. Draw a well-labeled diagram.

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Parenchyma: Simple permanent tissue that constitutes a major portion of ground tissue in plants is parenchyma where vascular tissues are also embedded.
Sclerenchyma: Cellular tissues which compose the bulk of plant tissues long with parenchyma are collenchyma.
Parenchyma Sclerenchyma
1. Consists of thin-walled cell 1. Consists of uniformly thickened cell walls
2. Consists of living cells 2. Consists of dead cells
3. Cell wall is made up of cellulose 3. Cell wall is made up of complex lignin
4. Stores food and perform photosynthesis 4. Gives strength, and rigidity and protects from parasites.
5. Serves as packing tissue 5. Serves as mechanical tissue

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Parenchyma	Sclerenchyma
1. Consists of thin-walled cell	1. Consists of uniformly thickened cell walls
2. Consists of living cells	2. Consists of dead cells
3. Cell wall is made up of cellulose	3. Cell wall is made up of complex lignin
4. Stores food and perform photosynthesis	4. Gives strength, and rigidity and protects from parasites.
5. Serves as packing tissue	5. Serves as mechanical tissue