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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
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To determine: The advantages of a plant having dead support cells like sclerenchyma.

Introduction: Most of the plant body includes ground tissue system as it is a necessary portion of the plants to supply mineral, nutrients, and water to the organisms. The ground tissue system includes three types of tissues: parenchyma tissue, collenchyma tissue, and sclerenchyma tissue. These tissues perform several varieties of functions in the plant body.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The disadvantages of plants having dead support cells.

Introduction: Most of the plant body includes ground tissue system as it is a necessary portion of the plants to supply mineral, nutrients, and water to the organisms. The ground tissue system includes three types of tissues: parenchyma tissue, collenchyma tissue, and sclerenchyma tissue. These tissues perform several varieties of functions in the plant body.

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