Question

state differences between Parenchyma and Sclerenchyma​

Answer 1

Parenchyma

1. Parenchyma tissues are made of living cells.
2. They help in storage and provide temporary support.
3. Eg) Aerenchyma is a type of parenchymatic cells found in the stalks of lily where air is the material stored. Chlorenchyma is a type of parenchyma cell that stores chlorophyll.

Sclerenchyma

1. Sclerenchyma tissues are made of dead cells.
2. They provide permanent support to the plant and have thick lignin coatings
3. The nuts and coconut's outer shell are examples of sclerenchyma tissues / cells.