Question

What is not true about sclereids?
(a) These are parenchyma cells with thickened
lignified walls
(b) These are elongated and flexible with tapered
ends
(c) These are commonly found in the shells of
nuts and in the pulp of guava, pear, etc
(d) These are also called the stone cells

Answer 1

Correct option (a) These are parenchyma cells with thickened lignified walls Explanation Sclereids are broad sclerenchyma cells which may be oval, spherical, cylindrical, or stellate ln structure. Sclereids develop from sclerenchyma cells, occur singly or in groups to provide stiffness. These may be of different types, such as brachysclereids (stone cells) found in grit of pear, apple, macrosclereids.