Q 4. Differentiate between parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma on the basis of their cell wall.
Parenchyma |
Collenchyma |
Sclerenchyma |
Cell walls are thin and are very loosely packed. |
The cell wall is thick at corners with very little space between cells. |
The cell wall is thick uniformly with no intercellular spacings. |
The cell wall is Primary. |
The cell wall is Primary. |
The cell wall is Secondary. |
Cell wall made up of cellulose |
The cell wall is made up of pectin and hemicellulose |
The cell wall has an additional layer of lignin. |