Chlorenchyma, Aerenchyma and storage tissue – Even though these three are parenchyma. Why do they have special names? (AS 1)

The cells of the parenchyma are soft, thin-walled and loosely packed. All parenchyma cells differ in their function.

The Parenchyma which contains chloroplasts is called “Chlorenchyma”. The Parenchyma which contains large air cavities or spaces

is called “Aerenchyma”. The Parenchyma which stores water or food or waste products is called “Storage Tissue”.