Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 33 - The Plant Body - 33.2 - Plant Organs Are Made Up of Three Tissue Systems - 33.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 722: 2

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Collenchyma cells are elongated, with their primary walls thicker at the corners of the cells. They lack a secondary cell wall and are less rigid. This helps provide flexible support that offers resistance against wind.

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Collenchyma cells are elongated, with their primary walls thicker at the corners of the cells. They lack a secondary cell wall and are less rigid. This helps provide flexible support that offers resistance against wind.
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