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Apart from the basic function of packing tissue, what are the other functions of parenchyma

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Functions of parenchyma
i. Turgid parenchyma cells help in giving rigidity to the plant body.
ii. Partial conduction of water is also maintained through parenchyma cells.
iii. At times they store resins, tannins etc.
iv. Aerenchyma, (Parenchyma with air in inter cellular space ) helps in aeration and gives buoyancy to aquatic plants .
v. Chlorenchyma (Parenchyma with chlorophyll helps in photosynthesis.
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