Question

Which is not true of sclereids?

• A. Found in shells of nuts, pulp of guava and seed coat of pea
• B. Are called stone cells
• C. They are a kind of sclerenchyma
• D. They are composed of living cells

Answer 1

The correct option is D

They are composed of living cells

Sclereids or stone cells as it is commonly called, is a type of scelerenchyma and is a dead tissue. They are present in the plant to provide mechanical support and texture in fruits and nuts. They do not have any living component in them.