NEET Biology question

Which of the following is not true about 'sclereids'?

(A)These are groups of living cellsCorrect
(B)These are found in nut shells, guava pulp, pear
(C)These are also called stone cells
(D)These are a form of sclerenchyma with fibres

Answer: (A)

Solution

Sclereids are dead cells at maturity, not living, making option (A) the false statement. They are indeed found in nut shells, guava and pear pulp, are

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