Question

Which type of simple tissues of plants are used for making ropes ?

Answer 1

Sclerenchyma Fibers

1. The fibres are very long, narrow, thick, and lignified dead sclerenchyma cells and have high strength.
2. The cell wall is evenly thickened with lignin.
3. The main function of fibres is to provide mechanical support.
4. Fibres can be obtained from various parts of the plants.
5. The fibres obtained economically from the plants are used for making paper, gunny bags, fabrics, ropes, etc.

Final answer: Sclerenchyma fibers are used to make ropes.