Multiple choice

Which of the following is incorrect about sclerenchyma tissues?

  1. They act as a packing tissue and are found between other tissues.

  2. They are also known as fibres as they are elongated and thread-like.

  3. They are isodiametric without pointed ends.

  4. They are also known as stone cells.

  5. They give necessary strength, rigidity and flexibility to the plant body.
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Explanation

This is incorrect as parenchyma tissues act as a packing tissue and are found between other tissues. Sclerenchyma tissues are the chief mechanical tissues of the plant.

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