Question

name two different elements of sclerenchyma mention the function of each element

Answer 1

Two different elements of sclerenchyma are fibres and sclereids.
functions :
i) Sclerenchyma fibres : they constitute the major mechanical tissue of the plants .commercial fibres obtained from plants ( e.g. jute , flax , hemp , husk of coconut ) usually are sclerenchymatous fibres .
ii) Sclereids ( grit or stone cells) : they are highly thickened and irregular shaped dead cells . Sclereids provides strength to seed covering and are present in drup fruit ( mango, coconut, walnut )

Answer 2

Explanation:

The two different elements of Sclerenchyma is

• fibres
• Sclerides

function of the elements are

• Fibres= give mechanical support to the plants
• Sclerides= givemechanical support to the soft parts of plants