What is the function of sclerenchymatous tissue?

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Flexibility

Tenderness

Strength

All of the above

answer is C.

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Concept: The plants have tissue that is sclerenchymatous. It is made up of thick-walled, mature, dead cells that vary in size, shape, and origin. They have thick secondary walls as a result of the equal lignin deposition.
Common division of sclerenchyma tissue into two categories:
Fibers: It is made up of fibers, which are long, elongated cells with pointed ends.
Sclereids: Sclerenchyma cells with long tubular simpler pits and very thick lamellated walls are referred to as sclereids. The soft parts of the plant are supported by and provided strength by the sclerenchyma.
Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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