FAQs on Collenchyma : Permanent Tissues Video Lecture - Biology for ACT 1. What is the function of collenchyma in plants? Collenchyma is known to render mechanical support to plants by protecting the delicate inner structure of plants They have thick cell walls composed of cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin and are living cells. Plants are immobile and hence have been provided with tissues made up of dead cells, which provide structural strength. They have to endure unfavourable environmental situations like strong winds, storms, floods etc. Plant Tissue System A tissue is a cluster of cells, that are alike in configuration and work together to attain a specific function. Different types of plant tissues include permanent and meristematic tissues. Also Read: Tissues Meristematic tissue: These tissues have the ... The other simple permanent tissues are: – Collenchyma Sclerenchyma Also see: NEET 2022 Answer Key PDF Table of Contents Structure Types Chlorenchyma Phloem Parenchyma Xylem Parenchyma Aerenchyma Functions The main characteristics of parenchyma are: They are living permanent tissues that have the ability to divide at maturity and help in the regeneration and healing of wounds Parenchyma cells are the foundation of a plant as reproductive cells (spores, gametes) are parenchymatous in nature ...