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Question
Differentiate between:
Collenchyma and Sclerenchyma
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Collenchyma | Sclerenchyma |
| Collenchyma cells are living. | Sclerenchyma cells are dead. |
| Its cell walls show uneven thickening. | Cell walls show uniform thickening. |
| Collenchyma provides mechanical support and elasticity to the plant body, | Sclerenchyma gives strength and rigidity to the plant body. |
| Collenchyma may carry out photosynthesis if chloroplast IS Present. | Sclerenchyma never carries out the function of photosynthesis. |
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