| Collenchyma | Sclerenchyma |
| $(1)$ It is found in the hypodermis of dicot stems. | $(1)$ It is found in the pericycle of stems and vascular bundles. |
| $(2)$ Cells are living and contain a nucleus. | $(2)$ Cells are dead at maturity. |
| $(3)$ Cell walls are thickened at the corners due to cellulose,hemicellulose,and pectin. | $(3)$ Cell walls are uniformly thickened with lignin. |
| $(4)$ Cells are oval,spherical,or polygonal in shape. | $(4)$ Cells are long,narrow,and fiber-like or sclereids. |
| $(5)$ It provides mechanical support and flexibility to growing parts. | $(5)$ It provides mechanical strength and rigidity to mature parts. |
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