Programmed cell death (PCD) is a tightly regulated process that is important in the growth and development of plants. In plants there are several tissues which become functional after undergoing PCD. Which of the following cells/tissues represent “functional corpses” arising due to PCD in plants? (i) Cork cells in bark. (ii) Sieve elements of phloem. (iii) Companion cells of phloem. (iv) Tracheary elements of xylem. (A) (i) and (ii) only. (B) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only.
(C) (i) only. (D) (i) and (iv) only.
Which of the following statements are correct? (i) Companion cells are present in phloem. (ii) Xylem transports water and minerals from roots to other parts of the plant. (iii) Vessels of xylem are present in all plants. (iv) Both xylem parenchyma and phloem parenchyma have nucleus.
Name the tissue in plants that is involved in the transportation of food (Xylem/ Phloem).