Differentiate between collenchyma and sclerenchyma.
These are difference between collenchyma and sclerenchyma.
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Collenchyma |
Sclerenchyma |
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1. The cells of collenchyma are living and have the cytoplasm and the nucleus. |
1. The cells are dead. They do not have the cytoplasm and the nucleus. |
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2. The collenchyma cells have thickening of cellulose and pectin at the corner of its cells. |
2. The sclerenchymatous cells do not have such thickenings. |
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3. They provide mechanical support and elasticity to the plant organ. |
3. They mainly provide mechanical support to plant and rigidity to the plant. |
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4. Collenchyma cells may contain chlorophyll and can also help in the manufacture of starch and sugar. |
4. They do not contain chlorophyll in any condition as they are dead cells. |
