Xylem cells are the

They are hard or rigid cells,

transport cells in
which play a primary role in
vascular plants. They
providing support to the plants
help in the transport of
when there is restraining growth
water and minerals
in a plant due to lack of
from the roots to the
hardening agent in primary
leaves and other parts
walls.
of the plants.
Collenchyma Cells
Xylem Cells

Phloem cells are other

Sclerenchyma Cells transport cells in

vascular plants. They
These cells are more rigid compared to transport food
collenchyma cells and this is because prepared by the leaves
Parenchyma Cells of the presence of a hardening agent. to different parts of the
Parenchyma cells play a significant role in all plants. They These cells are usually found in all plant plants
are the living cells of plants, which are involved in the roots and mainly involved in providing
production of leaves. They are also involved in the
support to the plants.
exchange of gases, production of food, storage of organic
products and cell metabolism. These cells are typically more Phloem Cells
flexible than others because they are thinner.