Which of the following is a type of sclerenchyma that is commonly found in the gritty texture of pear fruit?
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Correct answer: Sclereids
Sclereids (also known as stone cells) are short, irregularly shaped sclerenchyma cells with very thick lignified walls. They provide hardness to seed coats and nut shells, as well as the gritty texture in certain fruits.
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