FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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Which of the following best characterizes sclerenchyma cells?
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found in meristems
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make up majority of root cortex
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have thick, hardened cell walls
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perform photosynthesis
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sclerenchyma tissue possesses long, narrow cells with thickened walls. They possess secondary walls made of lignin. Lignin is a chemical substance, which acts as cement and hardens them.
Detailed explanation-2: -The sclerenchyma tissue has rectangular-shaped cells. These cells are without a nucleus and cytoplasm. They show deposition of lignin in the walls resulting in uneven thickness. They are referred to as dead cells.
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