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1 Parenchyma cells remain alive at maturity and can become meristematic, as in INTERFASCICULAR CAMBIUM (see SECONDARY THICKENING). See Fig. 246 2  . 2 the loose, vacuolated cells that form much of the body tissue of platyhelminths.  3 any specific organ cells apart from connective tissues and blood vessels.
1 Parenchyma tissues are made of simple, thin-walled cells. 2  In a carrot, for example, the parenchyma cells become a storage unit called the cortex. 3  In leaves, a layer of parenchyma tissues under the epidermis is active in photosynthesis. Phloem tissue conducts food and metabolites from photosynthesis throughout the plant, including down to the roots. 2  Structures (organs) â Groups of tissues working together with a common function, (e.g., roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds) .