| Parenchyma | Sclerenchyma |
| $(1)$ Universally present in plants, found in roots, stems, leaves, fruits, etc. | $(1)$ Found in the pericycle of dicot stems, and hypodermis of monocot stems and petioles. |
| $(2)$ Cells are living with thin cell walls made of cellulose. | $(2)$ Cells are generally dead and lack protoplasm. |
| $(3)$ Intercellular spaces are present. | $(3)$ Intercellular spaces are absent. |
| $(4)$ Performs functions like photosynthesis, storage, and secretion. | $(4)$ Provides mechanical strength to organs due to lignin deposition. |
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