AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of this tissues have the thickest cell walls.
A
collenchyma tissue
B
parenchyma tissue
C
sclerenchyma tissue
D
xylem tissue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sclerenchyma tissue, when mature, is composed of dead cells that have heavily thickened walls containing lignin and a high cellulose content (60%–80%), and serves the function of providing structural support in plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Walls of the tissues are thickened due to the deposition of lignin.

Detailed explanation-3: -A) Parenchyma-Cells are thin walled and unspecialised, Sclerenchyma-Cells are thick walled and lignified.

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