Types of plant cells

Question 1

What are the three types of plant cells?

Answer 1

parenchyma
collenchyma
sclerenchyma/ stone cells

Question 2

How do the size differ?

Answer 2

Parenchyma- largest
collenchyma- slightly smaller than parenchyma cells
sclerenchyma- smallest

Question 3

How do the shapes differ?

Answer 3

Parenchyma- thin walls with roundish shapes
collenchyma- square with thicker corners
sclerenchyma- round with thick cell walls

Question 4

Where are parenchyma cells found?

Answer 4

organs and soft tissues

Question 5

Where are collenchyma cells found?

Answer 5

growing shoots and leaves

Question 6

Where are sclerenchyma cells found?

Answer 6

seeds, wood, hypodermis of leaves

Question 7

What is the function of parenchyma cells?

Answer 7

photosynthesis
storage of water and nutrients
gas exchange

Question 8

What is the function of collenchyma cells?

Answer 8

mechanical support
elasticity

Question 9

What is the function of sclerenchyma cells?

Answer 9

mechanical support

Question 10

What are plant fibers used for?

Answer 10

clothing, dietary fibers

Question 11

What are plant fibers?

Answer 11

Found in thick cell walls, they provide structure and support