If a mutation prevents the formation of lignin, which tissue will be most affected?
A)vascular cambium
B)parenchyma
C)collenchyma
D)sclerenchyma
E)all of these

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Lignin is the primary component of the cell walls in sclerenchyma cells, which are responsible for providing structural support to plants. Therefore, if the formation of lignin is prevented, the sclerenchyma tissue will be most affected. The other tissues listed (vascular cambium, parenchyma, and collenchyma) do not necessarily require lignin for their function.

If a Mutation Prevents the Formation of Lignin, Which Tissue