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Write the functions of parenchyma, collencyma and sclerenchyma.
Write the functions of parenchyma, collencyma and sclerenchyma.
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(i) Parenchyma Functions:
(a) The main function of parenchyma is to store and assimilate food.
(b) Transport of materials occurs through cells or cell walls of parenchyma cells.
(ii) Collenchyma Functions:
(a) It provides mechanical support and elasticity.
(b) It provides tensile strength to the plants.
(iii) Sclerenchyma Functions:
(a) It is mainly mechanical and protective in function.
(b) It gives strength, rigidity, flexibility and elasticity to the plant body.
(i) Parenchyma Functions:
(a) The main function of parenchyma is to store and assimilate food.
(b) Transport of materials occurs through cells or cell walls of parenchyma cells.
(ii) Collenchyma Functions:
(a) It provides mechanical support and elasticity.
(b) It provides tensile strength to the plants.
(iii) Sclerenchyma Functions:
(a) It is mainly mechanical and protective in function.
(b) It gives strength, rigidity, flexibility and elasticity to the plant body.
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