Question

Vessels and tracheids are composed of living cells.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Explanation -

1. Xylem is a complex conducting tissue.
2. The xylem tissue is made up of four types of components- xylem vessels, tracheids, xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres.
3. Xylem vessels are dead cells with various types of thickenings in their cent walls . They are elongated cells joined end-to-end, forming a long tubular structure from roots to different parts of plants.
4. Tracheids are elongated dead cells with various thickenings in their walls, just like the vessels. Along with upward conduction of water, they also provide mechanical support to the plant.

Final answer: The given statement is false.