Explain sclerenchyma
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strengthening tissue in a plant, formed from cells with thickened, typically lignified, walls
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Sclerenchyma tissue, when mature, is composed of dead cells that have heavily thickened walls containing lignin and a high cellulose content (60%–80%), and serves the function of providing structural support in plants. Sclerenchyma cells possess two types of cell walls: primary and secondary walls.
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