(C) Sclerenchyma cells are typically dead at maturity and lack a protoplast. Their cell walls are heavily thickened with lignin,which provides signifi

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Dead cells without protoplast,providing mechanical support.

(C) Sclerenchyma cells are typically dead at maturity and lack a protoplast. Their cell walls are heavily thickened with lignin,which provides significant mechanical strength and support to the plant body. Options $A$,$B$,and $D$ describe characteristics of parenchyma or collenchyma tissues,not sclerenchyma.

Class 11 Biology Anatomy of Flowering Plants Permanent Tissue

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Which of the following statements is correct for sclerenchyma tissue?

A
Intercellular space,oval-shaped cells,photosynthesis,storage,and secretion are its functions.
B
Cells may be oval,spherical,or polygonal,contain chlorophyll,and are living cells.
C
Dead cells without protoplast,providing mechanical support.
D
Cell wall is thin and made up of cellulose,and intercellular space is present.