What is the chemical substance that makes the cells of the sclerenchyma hard ? Mention where this tissue is likely to be present ?

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Lignin makes sclerenchyma hard. Their main function is to provide mechanical support and are most commonly found in the cortex, pith phloem, fruits and seeds.

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