Which cells provide flexible support to the growing parts of plants?

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Collenchyma cells are elongated cells with living protoplasts and flexible cell walls that provide support to growing parts of plants. They are usually found in stems and leaves and provide mechanical support while allowing for growth and flexibility. The other options, sieve-tube elements and sclerenchyma cells, have more specialized functions in the phloem and structural support respectively, while parenchyma cells have a variety of functions including storage and photosynthesis but do not provide flexible support to growing parts of plants.

Which Cells Provide Flexible Support to the Growing Parts of Plants