Name the regions in which parenchyma tissue is present.

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(N/A) Parenchyma is a type of simple permanent tissue that serves as the packing tissue in plants. It is found in the following regions:
$1$. It is present in the soft parts of the plant such as the cortex of stems and roots.
$2$. It is found in the ground tissue of stems and roots.
$3$. It forms the bulk of the leaves (mesophyll tissue).
$4$. It is also present in the pith of stems and roots.
$5$. In some cases,it contains chlorophyll and is called chlorenchyma,which performs photosynthesis.

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