Question

Write the characteristics of collenchyma

Answer 1

Collenchyma cells are elongated cells with irregularly thick cell walls that provide support and structure. Their thick cell walls are composed of the compounds cellulose and pectin. These cells are often found under the epidermis, or the outer layer of cells in young stems and in leaf veins.

Answer 2

The three most characteristic morphological features of collenchyma are:-

(1) their axially elongated cells;

(2) their cell wall thickenings;

(3) their living protoplasts