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Cells of tracheary elements (tracheids and vessels) become dead at maturity and lose their protoplasm due to the deposition of lignocellulosic cell wall thickenings. This is an example of

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Growth
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Differentiation
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Dedifferentiation
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Redifferentiation
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The correct option is C Differentiation
The cells derived from root apical and shoot apical meristems and cambium differentiate and mature to perform specific functions. This process leading to maturation of cells is termed as differentiation. During differentiation, cells undergo few to major structural changes both in their cell walls and protoplasm e.g., to form a tracheary element the cells would lose their protoplasm, they also develop strong, elastic, lignocellulosic secondary cell walls, to carry water to long distances even under extreme tension.
So, the correct answer is 'Differentiation'.

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