Question

What do u mean by scelrenchyma

Answer 1

Answer:

strengthening tissue in a plant, formed from cells with thickened, typically lignified, walls.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sclerenchyma:

Sclerenchyma is a type of simple permanent tissue.

Sclerenchyma cells are dead, narrow and long cells which are devoid of cytoplasm. The walls of cells of sclerenchyma are greatly thickened with deposition of Lignin.They are found in Stems, roots, veins of leaves, hard coverings of seeds and fruit.

Functions:

They form hypodermis of monocot stem. It is the main mechanical tissue which provides mechanical support. It makes the plant hard and stiff.

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