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6.Anatomy of Flowering Plants
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The sclerenchyma of the hypodermis in the Pinus needle helps in

A

Increasing the absorptive surface of the cell

B

Checking transpiration

C

Mechanical support

D

Photosynthesis

Solution

Sclerenchyma cells are thick-walled, lignified and dead at maturity. These provide mechanical support to the Pinus needle. Sclerenchyma may be fibrous or sclereid.

Standard 11
Biology

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