Biology
Differentiate between parenchyma and sclerenchyma
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| Sl. No. | Parenchyma | Sclerenchyma |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The cells are thin walled. | The cells are thickened all around due to lignin. |
| 2. | The cells are living. | The cells are dead. |
| 3. | Parenchyma is present in almost all parts of the plants. | Sclerenchyma is present in stem and veins of leaves. |
| 4. | Parenchyma tissues store food. | Sclerenchyma provides mechanical strength to the stem. |
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