The only living tissue in xylem is

tracheids

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xylem fibers

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xylem parenchyma

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companion cell

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Solution

The correct option is C xylem parenchyma
Xylem can be defined as a complex tissue that is composed of four types of cells - tracheids, trachea, xylem fibre and xylem parenchyma. The only living tissue in is xylem parenchyma. Phloem is composed of three types of living tissues, sieve tube cells, companion cells and phloem parenchyma.

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Cells of this tissue are living and show angular wall thickening. They also provide mechanical support. The tissue is

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