If tissues beneath the bark are severely damaged, transport of food throughout the plant would be hampered. Phloem damage prevents movement of sugars from leaves to roots and storage tissues, affecting growth, repair and survival of the tree.
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The answers assume that debarking damaged bark and phloem significantly but xylem remained functional. If assumptions change, such as deeper xylem damage or partial bark removal, water transport, survival and overall effects on the tree would differ.
Collenchyma tissue provides flexibility to the young mango stem, allowing it to bend without breaking. If replaced by sclerenchyma, the stem would become hard and rigid, reducing flexibility and increasing chances of breaking during strong monsoon winds.
Cell theory states that all living organisms are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life and new cells arise from existing cells. Matthias Schleiden first proposed that plants are made of cells.
No, cells do not grow forever. They grow, divide, perform functions and eventually die. New cells replace old ones, maintaining balance and proper functioning in the body.