The only living cells in the xylem tissue are

Sclerenchyma tissues

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Parenchyma tissues

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Collenchyma tissues

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Chlorenchyma tissues

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Solution

The correct option is D Parenchyma tissues
Parenchyma cells are the only living cells present in the xylem tissue.
Xylem refers to specialized conducting tissues of plants that help in the transport of water across plants.
Xylem contains four type of cells: Xylem vessels, Xylem tracheids, Xylem parenchyma and Xylem fibers. A
ll the cells of xylem are dead except parenchyma cells.
So, the correct answer is 'Parenchyma tissues'.

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