Question

Differentiate between arenchyma and collenchyma on the basis of their structure and function.

Answer 1

Arenchyma	Collenchyma
(a) Parenchymatous tissue containing space large air space.	(a) Tissue contains deposits of cellulose and large pectin 7 at the corner of cells.
(b) Thin walled cells, isodiametric in shape with intercellular space.	(b) Consists of oval and polygonal cells without intercellular space.
(c) Provides buoyancy to the plant.	(c) Provides elasticity and mechanical strength.