[Campbell Biology P.813] Which of the following statements accurately describes the cell wal... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the cell wall characteristics and living status of mature plant cells?

• A: Parenchyma cells have thick, lignified secondary walls and are dead at functional maturity.
• B: Collenchyma cells have unevenly thickened primary walls, provide flexible support, and are living at maturity.
• C: Sclerenchyma cells have thin, flexible primary walls and retain the ability to divide and differentiate.
• D: Both parenchyma and collenchyma cells possess lignified secondary walls and are primarily responsible for rigid structural support.