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What is an advantage of having collenchyma supportive tissue when sclerenchyma provides more structural support?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Collenchyma and Sclerenchyma**: - Collenchyma and sclerenchyma are both types of supportive tissues found in plants. - Sclerenchyma cells are thick-walled and provide rigid support, making them ideal for mature parts of the plant that have stopped growing. - Collenchyma cells, on the other hand, have unevenly thickened cell walls and are more flexible. 2. **Function of Collenchyma**: ...
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