The gritty texture found in the pulp of fruits like pears is due to the presence of:
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Correct answer: Sclereids
Sclereids, also known as stone cells, are a type of sclerenchyma. They have very thick, lignified walls and are responsible for the 'grittiness' in certain fruits and the hardness of seed coats.
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