Collenchyma allows bending of various parts of a plant like tendrils and stems of climbers without breaking, and it also provides mechanical support.
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Collenchyma provides flexibility in plants and is commonly found in leaf stalks below the epidermis.
Aerenchyma helps aquatic plants float by having large air cavities in the parenchyma.
Chlorenchyma is a type of parenchyma that contains chlorophyll and performs photosynthesis. It is formed when the parenchyma contains chlorophyll.
The process is called differentiation, where cells transition from meristematic to permanent tissues with distinct roles.