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CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    Compare the statement A and B. Statement A : Sclerenchyma cells do not have plasmodesmata. Statement B : The cell walls of some permanent tissues are heavily lignified. Select the correct description.

    A)  Both the statement A and B are correct

    B)  Statement A is wrong and B is correct

    C)  Statement A is correct and B is wrong

    D)  Both the statement A and B are wrong

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Sclerenchyma are considerably thick walled lignified supportive tissue characterised by the absence of living protoplast. They lack plasmodesmata. Their principal function is to provide mechanical support. The cell wall of sclerenchyma (simple permanent tissue) is lignified.


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