Which of the following tissues makes up the husk of a coconut, rendering it hard and stiff?

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A Collenchyma
B Parenchyma
C Sclerenchyma
D Phloem

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Answer: C. Sclerenchyma

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• Explanation: C) Sclerenchyma is correct because it consists of dead, thick-walled cells heavily lignified to provide structural strength.

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Which of the following tissues makes up the husk of a coconut, rendering it hard and stiff?

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