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What chemical substance is deposited in the secondary wall of sclerenchyma?

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Myelin
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Lignin
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Lymph
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D
Collagen
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Solution

The correct option is B Lignin
  • Sclerenchyma is a simple permanent tissue which is composed of dead cells and has secondary cell walls thickened with cellulose and usually impregnated with lignin. It serves two major functions -protection and support.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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