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How does sclerenchyma differ from collenchyma?
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A Sclerenchyma has living cells with thin walls
B Sclerenchyma has lignified walls and is usually dead at maturity
C Sclerenchyma contains chlorophyll
D Sclerenchyma stores starch grains
Explanation

Unlike collenchyma, sclerenchyma cells develop thick lignified walls and mostly lose their protoplasts at maturity.

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