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Assertion (A): Xylem is composed of different kinds of elements.
Reason (R): Xylem parenchyma cells are living and thin walled. The main function of xylem parenchyma is to store starch and fatty substances.

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Xylem is composed of different kinds of elements.
They are:
(i) xylem tracheids
(ii) xylem fibres
(iii) xylem vessels and
(iv) xylem parenchyma.

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