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Per NCERT, SCLERENCHYMA cells are characterised by which feature?
ALiving thin-walled cells
BThick walls due to LIGNIN deposition — most cells are DEAD; forms woody hard structures like coconut husk and walnut shells
CBranched cardiac fibres
DSingle-layer of flat cells
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Thick walls due to LIGNIN deposition — most cells are DEAD; forms woody hard structures like coconut husk and walnut shells
Per NCERT §3.2.4(ii)c, sclerenchyma = lignified, dead, strong — found in coconut husks, walnut shells, etc.
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