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B
Guard cells
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C
Sclerenchyma
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D
Accessory cells
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Solution
The correct option is B Sclerenchyma Sclerenchyma is the supporting tissue in plants. It consists of dead cells. The cells of this tissue are characterized by the presence of thick lignified cell walls.
Stomata are small openings in the epidermis of plants that are involved in the exchange of gases and the release of water vapour into the atmosphere. Guard cells and accessory cells are part of the stomata.