Question

Differences Between Sclerenchyma Fibres and Sclereids.

Answer 1

1. Sclerenchyma fibers are elongated, unbranched with tapering end walls and meristematic cells give rise to the fibers.
2. Sclerenchyma sclereids have large end walls with blunt edges and the Sclereids are generated as the parenchyma cells thicken.

Sclerenchyma fibers	Sclerenchyma sclereids
Fiber cells have a lengthy shape.	Sclereids have Broad, irregularly shaped cells.
Cells have end walls that are taper in nature.	End walls are blunted in nature.
It is unbranched.	It can be branched or unbranched.
Meristematic cells are the source of these cells.	Secondary wall thickening of parenchyma cells is the source of this.
Bundles of them are common in nature.	It is present either Individually or in small groups.
Cortex, pericycle, xylem, and phloem are all places where this substance can be found.	It is found in the cortex, pith, pulp, and walls of fruits.
It ensures mechanical stability.	It provides stiffness.