Which of the following cells in plants are said to be nonliving ?
(a) Meristem
(b) Parenchyma
(c) Collenchyma
(d) Sclerenchynia.

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Solution

Sclerenchyma is the cell which is non-living in the plants.
Functions:
These are specialized cell structure which provides protection to the plant parts from several hazardous agents and mechanical shocks. These cells have a highly lignified cell wall without any cytoplasm.

option d is correct

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