Question

Sclerids, the sclerenchymatous cells are found in

• A. grit of apple
• B. grit of pear
• C. husk of coconut
• D. all of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

all of these

The correct option is D

1. Sclerenchymatous cells are hard, dead, and thick-walled cells with lignin deposition in their cell wall.
2. This makes these cells strong, rigid and impermeable to water.
3. The functions of sclerenchyma include mechanical support and protective covering around seeds and nuts. The two components of sclerenchyma include

• Fibers
• Sclerids

4. Fibers are elongated cells with tapering ends and are usually seen in the hypodermis, secondary xylem, and phloem.

5. Sclerids are short cells with lamellated lignified walls and are usually seen in the cortex, pith, hard seed coats, hard endocarp of almond, coconut, the grit of apple, pear, and guava.