Question

Rod-shaped elongated sclereids found in the seed coats of pulses are known as

• A. Astrosclereids
• B. Macrosclereids
• C. Trichosclereids
• D. Brachysclereids

Answer 1

The correct option is B Macrosclereids

Sclereids are a type of non-living mechanical tissue called sclerenchyma. Macrosclereids are rod-like elongated cells with highly thickened lignified walls and narrow lumen. It is present in bark and seed coat of leguminous plants like pulses. It helps to provide strength and support to the plant and protects the plant from damages.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Macrosclereids'.