Which of the following is a characteristic of fibres in relation to plant anatomy?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Possess only pitted thickenings
- Plant fibers are elongated, most commonly sclerenchyma-supportive plant cells with thick cellulose walls with a well-organized structure.
- Cellulose natural fibers are characterised by a fibrillar structure in which the crystalline arranged parts of cellulose form a periodic array with amorphous cellulose molecules.