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Portion of apical meristem that gives rise to xylem tissue is called
Portion of apical meristem that gives rise to xylem tissue is called
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The correct option is B Procambium
A. Protoxylem- It is the first part of the xylem to be formed in the vascular bundles which consist of narrower vessels formed of smaller cells.B. Procambium- It is a primary meristematic tissue that provides the primary tissues of the vascular system to form the primary xylem and phloem which lies inside the protoderm.C. Metaxylem- It is the part formed after the protoxylem, with large cells. D. Tracheid is the component of xylem which consists of elongated which conducts water and mineral salts. So, the correct answer is 'Procambium'
A. Protoxylem- It is the first part of the xylem to be formed in the vascular bundles which consist of narrower vessels formed of smaller cells.
B. Procambium- It is a primary meristematic tissue that provides the primary tissues of the vascular system to form the primary xylem and phloem which lies inside the protoderm.
C. Metaxylem- It is the part formed after the protoxylem, with large cells.
D. Tracheid is the component of xylem which consists of elongated which conducts water and mineral salts.
So, the correct answer is 'Procambium'
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