Multiple choice

Which of the following is not true about ‘sclereids’?

  1. These are groups of living cells.

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

  3. These are also called stone cells.

  4. These are form of sclerenchyma with fibres.

  5. These provide protection/support.
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Explanation

Sclereids are a type of sclerenchyma cells. These are dead cells and do not perform any metabolic functions.

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