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What is the main function fo collenchyma and aerenchyma ?

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(i) Collenchyma provides both mechanical strength and flexibility to soft aerial parts so that these can bend without breaking .
(ii) Aerenchyma is a modified parenchyma having large air cavities for storing gases and provide buoyancy to aquatic plants.
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