Which of the following is NOT true of sclerenchyma tissue?

A) It is made up of cells with thickened cell walls.
B) It is a storage site for sugars and starches.
C) It is associated with xylem and phloem in the vascular tissue system.
D) It dies at maturity.
E) It provides support to strengthen the plant.


B

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