The lateral movement of water in a leaflet of Cycas takes place by
A
Xylem
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B
Tracheas
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C
Transfusion tissue
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D
Lateral meristematic tissue
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Solution
The correct option is C Transfusion tissue Cycas. T.S of leaf showing transfusion tissue.
The leaves possess transfusion tissue. This helps in water conduction laterally and compensates the absence of lateral veins and poor development of vascular tissue.