The stems of hydrophytic plants are soft and weak because of the poor development of
A
Pith and supporting parenchyma
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B
Phloem and companion cells
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C
Xylem and supporting tissue
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D
Cortex and endodermis
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Solution
The correct option is C Xylem and supporting tissue The stems of hydrophytic plants are soft and weak, spongy which can bend easily in each and every direction because mechanical tissue is either absent or reduced and conductive tissue is poorly developed.