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Which of the following is not true about 'sclereids'?
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Which of the following is not true about 'sclereids'?

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These are groups of living cells.

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These are found in nut shells, guava pulp, pear.

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These are also called stone cells.

D
These are form of sclerenchyma with fibres.

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Sclereids are a type of sclerenchyma cells. They are short or irregular, their walls are very thick, irrergular and the lumen is very narrow. These are dead cells and do not perform any metabolic functions. 'Ihey show different types of lignin depositions and also have pits.
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Which of the following is not true about 'sclereids'?
Updated OnJun 6, 2023
TopicAnatomy of Flowering Plants
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