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Intercellular spaces are absent in sclerenchymatous tissues because___________.

A

They are stratified.

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B

They are lignified.

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They are classified.

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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.

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