Question

The lignified cell wall is a characteristic feature of

• A. Vessels
• B. Sieve cells
• C. Sieve tubes
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Vessels

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The vascular component resembles a xylem cell.
2. Vessel components are found in flowering plants.
3. Vessels are important portions of the system that distribute water from the root to the leaves and other parts of the plant.
4. The vessel element's cell wall is extensively lignified.
5. Lignin makes up the cell wall of the vessel element.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

Phloem cells called sieve elements are necessary for effective phloem function.

Option C:

1. Sieve tubes and sieve cells are the two types of sieve elements.
2. The sieve tube is made up of elongated cells with perforations in their walls that connect them.

Final answer: The lignified cell wall is a characteristic feature of Vessels.