Intercellular spaces are absent in sclerenchymatous tissues because___________.
A
They are stratified.
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B
They are lignified.
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C
They are classified.
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D
They are columnar.
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Solution
The correct option is B They are lignified. Walls of sclerenchyma cells are lignified, which make them thick. Due to this, are no intercellular spaces between them. Hence, option B is correct.