Radial conduction of water takes place by

ray parenchyma cells

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vessels

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phloem

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vessels and tracheids

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Solution

The correct option is B)
Phloem - translocation of organic solutes.
Vessels and tracheids - conduction of water and minerals.
Vessels - conduction of water and minerals.
Ray parenchyma cells - radial conduction of water
So, the correct option is 'Ray parenchyma cells'.
The radial conduction of water takes place by the ray parenchymatous cells because they have evolved to transport nutrients and water radially between the xylem and phloem.

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Q. Read the following statements and select the correct ones.
(i). Phloem parenchyma is absent in most monocots
(ii). Gymnosperms lack tracheids and vessels
(iii). Gymnosperms lack companion cells

Q. Assertion :Vessels are more efficient for water conduction as compared to tracheids. Reason: After secondary growth, the vessels are dead and lignified.

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.

What substance/substances are transported in plants by :
(a) xylem vessels and tracheids ?
(b) sieve tubes (or phloem) ?

Question 33
The water conducting tissue generally present in gymnosperm is

(a) Vessels
(b) Sieve tube
(c) Tracheids
(d) Xylem fibres

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