PLANTS
PLANT TISSUE
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Question
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What is the location of sclerenchyma?
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Leaf stalks and below the epiderms
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Stems, leaves and hard covering of seeds
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Soft parts of the plants
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sclereids are extremely variable in shape and are present in various tissues of the plant, such as the periderm, cortex, pith, xylem, and phloem . They also occur in leaves and fruits and constitute the hard shell of nuts and the outer hard coat of many seeds.
Detailed explanation-2: -This type of tissue is found in the stem and veins of leaves. The sclerenchyma consists of two types of cells sclerenchyma fibres and sclereids. Main function of Sclerenchyma: This tissue provides mechanical strength to the stem.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sclerenchyma is found in the covering of seeds and nuts, around the vascular tissues in stems and the veins of leaves. Sclerenchyma provides strength to the plant.
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