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(A) Sclereids are a type of sclerenchyma cells that are typically short,irregular in shape,and possess extremely thick,lignified cell walls with narro

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They are elongated,elastic,and have pointed ends.

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(A) Sclereids are a type of sclerenchyma cells that are typically short,irregular in shape,and possess extremely thick,lignified cell walls with narrow lumens.Option $A$ is incorrect because elongated,elastic cells with pointed ends are characteristic of sclerenchyma fibers,not sclereids.Option $B$ is correct as sclereids possess highly thickened,lignified walls.Option $C$ is correct as sclereids provide grit to the pulp of fruits like guavas and pears.Option $D$ is correct as they are commonly referred to as stone cells due to their hardness.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Parenchyma	$I$. No thickening
$Q$. Collenchyma	$II$. Pectin thickening
$R$. Sclerenchyma	$III$. Lignin thickening

Which of the following is $NOT$ true for sclereids?

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$P$. Parenchyma $I$. No thickening

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