Question

What are the characteristics of sclerenchyma?

Answer 1

Sclerenchyma:

1. Sclerenchyma is a type of simple permanent tissue that usually contains dead cells.
2. The sclerenchymatous cells are long and narrow in shape.
3. The cell walls of the sclerenchyma are evenly thick at the corners and contain lignin.
4. The cytoplasm is absent in sclerenchyma tissue.
5. Sclerenchymatous tissue is found in the veins of the leaves and roots, stems around vascular bundles, and the hard covering of the seeds, etc.