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What Is the Main Function of Sclerenchyma?
What Is the Main Function of Sclerenchyma?
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Sclerenchyma:
Cells of sclerenchyma tissue are long with tapering ends and have a cell wall, which is thickened all around due to the presence of a complex substance called lignin. These cells are generally dead and do not contain any protoplasm. 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.
- The fibres of jute, cotton, hemp and husk of coconut are made up of sclerenchyma tissue.
Sclerenchyma:
Cells of sclerenchyma tissue are long with tapering ends and have a cell wall, which is thickened all around due to the presence of a complex substance called lignin. These cells are generally dead and do not contain any protoplasm. 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.
- The fibres of jute, cotton, hemp and husk of coconut are made up of sclerenchyma tissue.
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