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).