Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about sclereids is false?

  1. They have highly thickened lignified walls.

  2. They are always isodiametric in shape.

  3. Cores of apples are due to sclereids.

  4. They protect other cells.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is false. Sclereids have variable shapes. The cells can be isodiametric, prosenchymatic, forked or elaborately branched.

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