Question

Difference Between parenchymatous cell and sclerenchymatous cell??

Answer 1

Parenchyma cells retain their power of division whereas sclerenchyma cells cannot divide. Parenchyma cell walls are thin whereas the cell walls of sclerenchyma cells are highly lignified and hence thick. ... Parenchyma tissue acts as a packing tissue, provides support to plants and also stores food.

Answer 2

parenchyma cells are living.
sclerenchyma cells provide a protection for the plants like the bark of a tree