The structural units that provide strength to plant fibers are primarily composed of:
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Correct answer: Cellulose
Plant fibers are elongated sclerenchyma cells with thick walls composed mainly of cellulose. The arrangement of cellulose microfibrils determines the strength and flexibility of the fiber.
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