Differences in characteristics of ordinary and intermediate cells in plants

Answer 1

Ordinary cells:
1. Found in the majority of plant tissues.
2. Have a relatively simple structure, with a cell wall, cell membrane, and a nucleus.
3. Serve various functions such as providing support, storing nutrients, and conducting photosynthesis.
4. Do not possess specialized structures or organelles for specific functions.
5. Replacement of these cells occurs through mitosis.

Intermediate cells:
1. Found in certain specialized plant tissues, such as the epidermis or the phloem.
2. Have a more complex structure compared to ordinary cells.
3. Have specialized structures and organelles to perform specific functions.
4. Perform specific functions such as forming the protective outer layer of the plant or transporting nutrients.
5. Replacement of these cells usually occurs through a combination of mitosis and differentiation from stem cells in the meristem.