Biology, asked by samee27651, 10 months ago

Why fibres (sclerenchyma ) is one of the components of xylem and phloem?

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Answered by prasad634
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Explanation:

The xylem fibers are non-living sclerenchyma cells as they lose their protoplast at maturity. ... Their cell walls become lignified. Their elasticity and great tensile strength make them an essential component in the xylem as they protect and provide mechanical support to the major water conducting tissues of the xylem.

Answered by utkarshraj208133
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Explanation:

The xylem fibers are non-living sclerenchyma cells as they lose their protoplast at maturity.

Their cell walls become lignified.

Their elasticity and great tensile strength make them an essential component in the xylem as they protect and provide mechanical support to the major water conducting tissues of the xylem.

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