Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. Sclereids occur singularly or in small groups. b. Sclereids provide mechanical strength to the plant. c. Sclerenchyma fibres are elongated, spindle-shaped, thick-walled dead cells.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this statement is false. Sclereids provide stiffness and not mechanical strength to the plant.

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