FEATURES
- Made up of living cells.
- Shape- Isodiametric; oval, spherical or polygonal in shape.
- Cells are loosely arranged with large intercellular spaces.
- Cell wall is thin and cellulosic.
- Large and central vacuole is present.
- Nucleus is present and peripherally located.
FUNCTIONS
- Forms the bulk of the plant body.
- Storage of food.
- Photosynthesis (Mesophyll).
- Provides buoyancy in aquatic plants.
- Water storage in fleshy stem and leaves.
- Provides protection (Epidermis).