Distinguish between Phellem and phelloderm.

Open in App

Solution

Phellem Phelloderm
It is a tissue formed on the outer side of phellogen or cork cambium. It is a tissue formed on the inner side of phellogen.
It is made of dead cells. It is made of living cells.
It is protective in function. It is involved in the storage of food.
Suberisation is present.
Suberisation is absent.
Tannins are present. Tannins are absent.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Arrange the following in the sequence you would find them in a plant starting from the periphery-phellem, phellogen, phelloderm.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

Phellem	Phelloderm
It is a tissue formed on the outer side of phellogen or cork cambium.	It is a tissue formed on the inner side of phellogen.
It is made of dead cells.	It is made of living cells.
It is protective in function.	It is involved in the storage of food.
Suberisation is present.	Suberisation is absent.
Tannins are present.	Tannins are absent.