Sclereids are cells that:
A) are found in wood and bark.
B) conduct water and dissolved minerals.
C) are usually found in nut shells and pits of stone fruits.
D) conduct dissolved sugars.
E) form cytoplasmic connections between cells.

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Sclereids are a type of sclerenchyma cell that provide mechanical support and protection. They are commonly found in hard parts of plants, such as nut shells and the pits of stone fruits.

Sclereids Are Cells That