Module 3 Post-lab Flashcards
involved in photosynthesis, storage, and secretion
parenchyma
provide structural support for growing plant parts
collenchyma
provide structural support and protection
sclerenchyma
are internal living tissues
parenchyma and collenchyma
characteristics of parenchyma cell walls
uniformly thin
characteristics of collenchyma cell walls
unevenly thick; thin on the sides but thickened on angles
characteristics of sclerenchyma cell walls
heavily thickened
parenchyma function
food manufacturing, storage
collenchyma function
strengthen/support; food storage
sclerenchyma function
form fibers/scleroids; strength, support
parenchyma appearance
rounded
collenchyma appearance
cuboidal, slightly rectangular, more or less compactly arranged
parenchyma with chloroplastids
chlorenchyma
appearance of plant tissues when still immature
parenchymatous
sclerenchyma types
fibers or sclereids