Question

Which of the following are the characteristics of Sclerenchyma?(i) Pits are absent in sclerenchyma cell walls (ii) The cells are closely-packed and lack intercellular spaces (iii) The cells contain highly thickened cell walls because of uniform deposition of lignin (iv) The central cavity or lumen of the mature sclerenchyma cell is wide with abundant cytoplasm *
1 point
(ii) and (iii)
(i) and (iii)
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iv)​

Answer 1

Answer:

1 and 2

Explanation:

The sclerenchyma tissue has a rectangular shaped cells. These cells are without a nucleus and cytoplasm. They show greater deposition of lignin in the walls resulting in uneven thickness and are referred to as the dead cells. Cellulose and hemicellulose are present in the sclerenchyma wall. Pectin is present in soft plant tissues such as fruits and flowers. Thus the correct answer is option B.

Answer 2

Answer:

1 and 2

Explanation:

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