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Meaning of parenchyma
parenchyma (n)
animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels
the primary tissue of higher plants composed of thin-walled cells that remain capable of cell division even when mature; constitutes the greater part of leaves, roots, the pulp of fruits, and the pith of stems
parenchyma (n.)
The soft celluar substance of the tissues of plants and animals, like the pulp of leaves, to soft tissue of glands, and the like.
parenchyma Sentence Examples
- The parenchyma cells in the cortex of a plant stem provide structural support.
- The parenchyma cells in the root cortex store water and nutrients.
- The xylem parenchyma cells help transport water and minerals.
- The pith of a stem is composed mainly of parenchyma cells.
- The mesophyll of a leaf is made up of parenchyma cells containing chloroplasts.
- The parenchyma cells in the endosperm of a seed provide nutrients for the developing embryo.
- Some parenchyma cells can differentiate into meristematic cells.
- The ground tissue of a plant organ is typically composed of parenchyma cells.
- Parenchyma cells are the most common type of plant cell.
- The properties of parenchyma cells vary depending on their location and function.
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animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels, the primary tissue of higher plants c
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The parenchyma cells in the cortex of a plant stem provide structural support.
The parenchyma cells in the root cortex store water and nutrients.
The xylem parenchyma cells help transport water and minerals.
The pith of a stem is composed mainly of parenchyma cells.
