Question

Are sclerenchyma cells dead?

Answer 1

Sclerenchyma

1. Sclerenchyma cells are the fundamental building blocks of plants.
2. They lack protoplast and are found in the non-growing parts of the plant such as bark.
3. They are meant to provide structural and mechanical support to the plant.
4. Sclerenchyma cells are a part of dead tissues in the plant.
5. They are non-living cells that are rigid and have a thick outer wall made of lignin and have pits that allow the exchange of materials.
6. Fibers and sclereids are the two types of sclerenchyma cells.