Structure of Parenchyma Cells
The following describes the structure of parenchyma cells:
- Parenchyma cells are living cells.
- They are isodiametric.
- Their shape can be oval, spherical , or polygonal.
- The cell wall of these cells are mostly thin and made up of cellulose.
- These cells can carry out different functions like photosynthesis, storage, secretion, etc.
- They have multiple vacuoles that merge to form a large vacuole at maturity.
- Storage parenchyma cells can have xyloglucan.
- Parenchyma cells of colorful plant parts like flowers have chromoplast.
- Photosynthetic parechyma cells have chlorophyll.
- Secretory cells will have dense cytoplasm eith more ribosomes and Golgi bodies.
Diagram of Parenchyma Tissue
The diagram of parenchyma tissues shows the composition of the most abundant simple tissue found in plants. In cross-section, cells of the parenchyma appear loosely packed, isodiametric, and thin-walled. These cells perform various functions like photosynthesis, storage of nutrients, secretion, and provide support.
Parenchyma cells are progenitors of other permanent tissues in plants and differentiate to form sclerenchyma and collenchyma. It acts as the ground substance for the plants where other tissues remain embedded. In this article, we will look into the diagram of Parenchyma tissues along with their characteristics and structure.
Table of Content
- What is Parenchyma?
- Diagram of Parenchyma
- Characteristics of Parenchyma Tissue
- Structure of Parenchyma Cells
- Types of Parenchyma Tissues in Plants
- Functions of Parenchyma