The direction of water in the leaflets of Cycas from midrib is

Lateral

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Downward

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Upward

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Downward and upward

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Solution

The correct option is B Lateral
The midrib of Cycas leaves have two types of xylem known as centripetal and centrifugal. From these xylem strands, the water travels laterally toward the lamina. So the direction of flow is towards the lateral sides.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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