Parenchyma

Definition

Parenchyma refers to the fundamental tissue in plants that is involved in photosynthesis, storage, and tissue repair. It consists of unspecialized cells with thin cell walls that are often found in leaves, stems, and roots.

Related terms

Photosynthesis: The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.

Chloroplasts: Organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae that conduct photosynthesis.

Cell wall: A rigid layer lying outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria