Question

Write any two important features of sclerenchyma

Answer 1

Sclerenchyma is a plant tissue providing mechanical stiffness and strength.Fibres and sclereids are the main types of sclerenchyma cells.Most sclerenchyma cells show intrusive growth.The cell walls of sclerenchyma have thickened secondary layers made from cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin.

Answer 2

They are simple tissue meant for mechanical support. they have lignified cell walls with simple or bordered pits.

The characteristic feature is absence of living protoplasm.

Cell walls of sclerenchyma  have thickened secondary layers made from cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin...