what type of thickening of cell wall does occur in collenchyma

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The collenchyma is characterised by the deposition of extra cellulose at the corners of the cells. They provide structural support, particularly in growing shoots and leaves.

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Cells of collenchyma are thickened with pectin, while cells of schlerenchyma are thickened with lignin.

Cells of this tissue are living and show angular wall thickening. They also provide mechanical support. The tissue is

(a) xylem

(b) sclerenchyma

(d) epidermis

Column I	Column II
(p) Food storage	(i) Collenchyma
(q) Irregular cell wall thickening	(ii) Meristematic tissues
(r) Mechanical strength	(iii) Parenchyma
(s) Increases girth of plant	(iv) Sclerenchyma

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