What is the primary characteristic of sclerenchyma tissue that distinguishes it from parenchyma and collenchyma?
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Correct answer: Cells die at maturity with lignified walls
Sclerenchyma cells develop thick secondary walls impregnated with lignin. Once they reach functional maturity, the cells die, leaving behind a rigid 'skeleton' that provides intense structural reinforcement.
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