Q. Sclerenchyma mainly provides
A) Storage tissue to the plants
B) Mechanical support to the organs of plants
C) Secretory tissue to the plants
D) Strength to monocot plants, specially their abundance in the layers below the epidermis
Explanation
The sclerenchyma cells are commonly found in the fruit walls of nuts; pulp of fruits like guava, pear and sapota; seed coats of legumes and leaves of tea. Sclerenchyma provides mechanical support to organs
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