Question
Write the main functions of parenchyma.
Solution
The arenchyma performs the following functions.
(i) They store and assimilate food.
(ii) They provide mechanical support as they maintain the turgidity of cells.
(iii) Store waste products such as tannin, gum, crystals of chemicals etc.
(iv) Chlorenchyma containing chloroplasts prepare food through photosynthesis.
v) Parenchymatous cells containing non-green chromoplasts contain pigment that give characteristic colour to flowers (e.g., petals) and fruits.
