Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given. Which of the following is not a component of xylem?
A
Wood parenchyma
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B
Vessels
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C
Sieve tube
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D
Cambium
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Solution
The correct option is C Sieve tube Answer C: Sieve tube
Sieve elements are specialized cells that are important for the function of phloem, which is a highly organized tissue that transports organic compounds made during photosynthesis. Sieve elements are the major conducting cells in the phloem.