Question

Main water conducting element of xylem in homoxylous plants is

• A. Tracheary element
• B. Vessel
• C. Tracheid
• D. Xylem parenchyma

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tracheary element

A.Tracheary element – The water conducting channels in the xylem

B.Vessel – They are elongated water conducting channels.

C.Tracheids – They are elongated dead cells having lignified walls and wide lumen which take a part in conduction of water.

D.Xyelm parenchyma – Parenchyma present in the xylem.

So, the correct option is ‘Tracheary element’.