Question

Differentiate between parenchyma collenchyma sclerenchyma

Answer 1

Answer:

• Parenchyma cells are the type of living plant cells, which are known for healing and repair mechanism, and food storage. 
• Collenchyma cells are known for providing mechanical support to the plants, by protecting the delicate inner part of the plant. 
• Sclerenchyma cells are the matured dead cells and are found in wooden part or hard stem of the plant.

Answer 2

Answer:

The main difference between parenchyma collenchyma and sclerenchyma is that parenchyma cells are involved in photosynthesis, storage, and secretion, while collenchyma cells are involved in support and transportation of nutrients and sclerenchyma cells are involved in the support, protection, and transportation of wate