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Elongation and thickening of sclerenchyma cells are an example of __________(a) dedifferentiation(b) development(c) differentiation(d) redifferentiationThis question was posed to me at a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Plant Growth and Development in division Plant Growth and Development of Biology – Class 11

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The correct answer is (c) differentiation

For explanation: Differentiation leads to ELONGATION and THICKENING of SCLERENCHYMA cells. : Development includes all the changes UNDERGONE by a living plant from seed emergence to death. Dedifferentiation is regaining the lost capacity of cells or tissues of plants to divide under special conditions. Redifferentiation is the further maturation of dedifferentiated cells thereby specializing for a PARTICULAR function.



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