Sclerenchyma tissues have thickened cell walls due to the deposition of ___.
A
lignin
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B
sucrose
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C
cellulose
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D
pectin
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Solution
The correct option is A lignin Sclerenchyma is made up of dead and fibrous cells. They have thickened cell walls as sclerenchyma tissue gives strength and rigidity to plant parts. The cell walls contain lignin.