The cells of this tissue contain protoplasm and are living without intercellular spaces. The cell walls are thickened at the corner and are made up of cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin. They occur chiefly in the hypodermis of dicotyledonous stems. Identify the tissue from the options given below.
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Collenchyma cells contain protoplasm and are living, without intercellular spaces. Their cell walls are thickened at the corners and are made up of cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin. Collenchyma occurs chiefly in the hypodermis of dicotyledonous stems, e.g. Cucurbita, Helianthus, e.g. They are usually absent in monocot and in roots.
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