3 major function of parenchyma?

1.	3 major function of parenchyma?
Answer» Parenchyma cells form the ground tissue of plants. Parenchyma tissues perform various important functions:\tStorage: Parenchyma cells have large intercellular space which are ideal for storage\tHigh amount of starch is present in the tubers of potato and cassavaThese can store water, fats, oil droplets, and ergastic substancesStore water and act as water reservoir\t\t\tTransport: Parenchyma cells transport nutrients and other chemicals\tTransfer cells have outgrowth for increasing absorption surfaceThe xylem parenchyma helps in radial transportation of water and mineralsSome cells transport light from surface to underground cells\t\t\tPhotosynthesis: Chlorenchyma present in the mesophyll and the other green parts of the plant, have chloroplasts and perform photosynthesis\tGas Exchange: Aerenchyma cells help in the gas exchange\tProtection: In gymnosperms, the parenchymatous cell have spiny projections that help in the protection from predators\tTotipotent: Parenchyma cells have an ability to transform to the other types of cells and act as a precursor for other types of cells\tBuoyancy: Aerenchyma present in aquatic plants have air sacs that helps in floating\tCuticle present on epidermis helps in reducing transpiration in water stress condition

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