Differentiate between sclerenchyma and parenchyma tissues. Draw well-labelled diagrams.

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Meristematic cells have a prominent nucleus and dense cytoplasm, but they lack vacuole.

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Intercellular spaces are absent in sclerenchymatous tissues.

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We get a crunchy and granular feeling when we chew pear fruit.

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Branches of a tree move and bend freely in high wind velocity.

Give the reason for:

It is difficult to pull out the husk of a coconut tree.