Question

Alex was shown two slides of plant tissues. He was told one contained collenchyma cells, while the other slide had sclerenchyma cells. How can he identify the slide with sclerenchyma cells?

• A. Presence of cells with a large central vacuole.
• B. Presence of tightly packed cells with irregular thickening at corners.
• C. Presence of loosely arranged cells with large intercellular space.
• D. Presence of tightly packed cells with thick cell walls.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Presence of tightly packed cells with thick cell walls.