NEET Biology question

Sclerenchyma mainly provides

(A)Storage tissue to the plants
(B)Mechanical support to the organs of plantsCorrect
(C)Secretory tissue to the plants
(D)Strength to monocot plants, specially their abundance in the layers below the epidermis

Answer: (B)

Solution

Sclerenchyma cells are thick-walled, lignified, dead cells whose principal function is to provide mechanical support and strength

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