Question

Intercellular spaces are absent in sclerenchyma why

Answer 1

There are no intercelluar spaces present in the scerlenchymatous tissue as it provides rigidity to the plants part in which they are present.They contain a chemical called lignin which acts as a cement like substance which hardens the cels & also the cells of sclerenchyma are dead

Answer 2

there are no intercellular spaces in the sclerenchyma cells as the cells are dead and their function is to provide strength to the plants
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