🔬 Biology · Anatomy of Flowering Plants · NEET

The tissue that provides mechanical strength with thick, hard walls is:

Correct answer: A. sclerenchyma

Explanation: Sclerenchyma has thick lignified walls and gives rigidity.

Concept context

Internal tissue organisation: meristems, permanent tissues (xylem, phloem, parenchyma), and secondary growth. Frequently tested in NEET.