Sclerenchyma consists of actively dividing cells which help in growth.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Sclerenchyma:
Sclerenchyma cells are thick, robust cells that supply the majority of a plant's support.
Because their focus is solely on support and construction, they have exceptionally thick cell walls and do not participate in many other activities of the developing plant, such as photosynthesis.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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