Question

In which of the following sclerenchyma cells, the secondary cell walls are present

• A. The cells containing cytoplasm only
• B. The cells with protoplast
• C. Cells which are living at maturity
• D. Cells which are non-living at maturity

Answer 1

The correct option is D Cells which are non-living at maturity

Sclerenchyma, in plants, support tissue composed of any of various kinds of hard woody cells. Mature sclerenchyma cells are usually dead cells that have heavily thickened secondary walls containing lignin.

So, the correct answer is 'Cells which are non-living at maturity.'