1. Collenchyma - Living cells, Elongated and polygonal, with irregularly thickened walls and tapering ends. Provide support
particularly in growing shoots and leaves.
2. Sclerenchyma - Dead cells with very thick cell walls that consist of cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose
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