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The chief water conducting elements of xylem in gymnosperms are:

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Vessels

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Fibres

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Transfusion tissue

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Tracheids

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Solution

The correct option is D Tracheids
In plants, tracheids and vessels are the main water transporting elements. However,vessels are present in most angiosperms and are absent from most gymnosperms.
Tracheids are the main water transporting elements in gymnosperms.

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