so they can live
They have a thick waxy coating protecting the pine needles
Plant cells have a thick cell wall made of cellulose to provide structure and support to the cell, protect it from mechanical damage, and help regulate the flow of nutrients and water in and out of the cell.
the thick walls keep the cells organelles inside of the cell
Sclerenchyma cells are the type of plant cells that die at maturity and have thick, lignified cell walls that provide support for the plant.
Dead cells with thick walls that support plant walls are called sclerenchyma cells. These cells are highly specialized for mechanical support and are found in regions of the plant that require rigidity and strength, such as the stems and vascular tissues.
The primary function of very thick-walled cells in the stem of a plant is to provide structural support and rigidity, especially in larger, woody plants. These cells, known as sclerenchyma cells, are dead at maturity and have extremely thick walls made of lignin, which makes them strong and durable.
The thick layer that surrounds all plant cells is the cell wall. It provides structural support and protection for the cell, allowing the plant to maintain its shape and resist physical stress. The primary component of the cell wall is cellulose, a complex polysaccharide.
sclerenchyma
Plant cells have cell walls made of cellulose, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and large central vacuoles for storage. These features are unique to plant cells and are not typically found in animal cells or other eukaryotic cells.
Cork cells are plant cells because they are derived from the cork cambium in woody plants. These specialized cells have thick walls made of suberin that provide support, protect the plant, and prevent water loss. Additionally, cork cells are dead at maturity, unlike most living plant cells.
Cells of the pith of a stem generally have thick cell wall and large vacuoles. Likewise, cells of the cortex in the older parts have thick cell wall and large vacuoles.
Smooth muscle cells are long, spindle-shaped cells with a central nucleus. Plant fibers are elongated cells with thick cell walls that can be either round or polygonal in shape, depending on the plant species.