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Which of the following cell types provides rigidity and strength to plant parts even after cell death due to lignin deposition?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: C
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Plant cell types and their properties
 **Related Topics**: Cell wall composition, lignin, plant structure
 **Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of plant cell types and the role of lignin
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
  The question asks for the cell type providing rigidity and strength even after cell death due to lignin deposition.
**Method & Steps**:
 1. Analyze each option:
  Parenchyma cells lack lignin and do not provide significant structural support after death.
  Collenchyma cells provide flexible support but don't have the same level of rigidity as sclerenchyma.
  Sclerenchyma cells deposit lignin in their secondary walls, resulting in rigidity and strength even after cell death.
  Meristem cells are undifferentiated and actively dividing.
 2. Identify the cell type with lignin deposition and post-death rigidity:
  Sclerenchyma perfectly fits this description.
 3. Select the correct answer:
  Sclerenchyma is the correct answer.
  Verification: Lignin deposition in sclerenchyma cell walls contributes to their strength and structural role, even after the cell's protoplast dies.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: Parenchyma cells lack lignin and do not maintain rigidity after cell death.
B :x: Collenchyma provides flexible support but not the same level of rigidity as sclerenchyma after cell death.
C ✓: Sclerenchyma cells deposit lignin, which provides rigidity and strength even after cell death.
D :x: Meristem cells are actively dividing and do not have the structural properties of mature sclerenchyma cells.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**:
  1.Confusing the roles of different plant cell types:  Understand the unique properties of each cell type and their contribution to plant structure.
  2.Ignoring the importance of lignin:  Recognize lignin's role in providing rigidity and strength to plant cell walls.
 **Quick Tips**:
  1.Remember that lignin deposition in sclerenchyma cells is crucial for their structural role.
  2.Associate lignin with rigidity and strength in plant tissues.

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Parenchyma

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Collenchyma

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The correct Option is "Sclerenchyma"

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Meristem

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