Assertion : Sclerenchyma cells do not have plasmodesmata.
Reason : The cell walls of some permanent tissues are heavily lignified.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

A

Explanation

Plasmodesmata is the small channels that connect the cytoplasm of plant cells to each other forming a living bridge between cells. Sclerenchyma cells do not have plasmodesmata. The cells wall of some permanent tissue such as collenchyma and sclerenchyma are heavily lignified.