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Differentiate between collenchyma and chlorenchyma

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1.Collenchyma are present below the epidermis in young stems and petioles of leaves.Chlorenchyma are found in leaves.
2.Collenchyma have thick walls.Chlorenchyma have thin walls.
3.Collenchyma cells contain cellulose and pectin.Chlorenchyma cells contain chloroplasts.
4.Collenchyma provides structural support to growing stems and leaves.Chlorenchyma helps in photosynthesis.

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