Difference between parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma
Parenchyma Collenchyma Sclerenchyma
- Primary cell wall is present. 1. Primary cell wall is present. 1. Secondary cell wall is present.
- Parenchyma cells have thin cellulosic/hemicellulosic cell wall and normally do not show secondary wall thickening. 2. Collenchyma tissue has thick non-lignified walls with irregular cellulose thickening that provide mechanical support and tensile strength to the growing organs. 2. Sclerenchymatous tissue has uniformly thick lignified cell walls that provide mechanical support.