Question

Write short note on parenchyna tissue.?

Answer 1

There are two types of tissues in the plant body. They are:

1. Simple tissues.

2. Complex tissues.

Parenchyma is one of the basic simple tissue in the plant. Parenchyma forms the major component within organs. The cells of the parenchyma are isodiametric. They may be spherical, oval, round, polygonal or elongated in shape. Their walls are thin and made up of cellulose. They may be closely packed or have intercellular spaces. The parenchyma performs various functions like photosynthesis, storage, secretion etc..,

Answer 2

Typically parenchyma consists of isodiametric living cells which may be over rounded or polygonal in shape.they have thin, smooth and Elastic cell walls. small intercellular spaces are generally present for the exchange of gases.internally each cell and closes a large central vacuole and peripheral cytoplasm containing nucleus.parenchyma is most abundant tissue present in the plants. it is found in the norwood or soft plants of stems roots leaves flowers fruits.it is also distributed in pith,medullary rays and packing tissue in xylem and phloem