Question

Give any two characteristics to identify the sclereids.

Answer 1

Sclereids:

1. Sclereids are irregular or short kinds of sclerenchyma cells.
2. These are cells that have died.
3. They don't have any metabolic functions.
4. They have lignin depositions of various sorts as well as pits.
5. The walls of pear and guava contain sclereids.

Identical features of sclereids:

1. Sclereids are thickened dead cells that are oval, spherical, or cylindrical.
2. They have relatively narrow cavities (lumen).