merenchyma (Meaning)
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merenchyma (n.)
Tissue composed of spheroidal cells.
Synonyms & Antonyms of merenchyma
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merenchyma Sentence Examples
- Merenchyma cells are thin-walled and loosely arranged, providing support and aeration to plant tissues.
- The intercellular spaces within merenchyma tissue allow for gas exchange and the passage of water and nutrients.
- Merenchyma is found in the pith and cortex of stems, leaves, and other plant organs.
- The aerenchyma variety of merenchyma contains large air spaces, facilitating buoyancy in aquatic plants.
- Merenchyma cells in succulent plants store water, ensuring their survival in arid environments.
- The radial arrangement of merenchyma cells allows for expansion and growth of plant tissues.
- The photosynthetic activity of chloroplast-containing merenchyma cells contributes to the plant's energy metabolism.
- Merenchyma cells can differentiate into other specialized cells, such as xylem and phloem.
- The presence of crystals within merenchyma cells can provide structural support and protection.
- The honeycomb-like structure of merenchyma tissue provides resilience and flexibility in plant organs.
FAQs About the word merenchyma
Tissue composed of spheroidal cells.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Merenchyma cells are thin-walled and loosely arranged, providing support and aeration to plant tissues.
The intercellular spaces within merenchyma tissue allow for gas exchange and the passage of water and nutrients.
Merenchyma is found in the pith and cortex of stems, leaves, and other plant organs.
The aerenchyma variety of merenchyma contains large air spaces, facilitating buoyancy in aquatic plants.
