What is xylem parenchyma?

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Xylem parenchyma:
It is comprised of the parenchyma cells and is found in the xylem.
It is the only living tissue amongst the elements of the xylem.
It stores food and helps in conducting water.

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Assertion (A): Xylem is composed of different kinds of elements.
Reason (R): Xylem parenchyma cells are living and thin walled. The main function of xylem parenchyma is to store starch and fatty substances.

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What is xylem parenchyma?

Xylem parenchyma:It is comprised of the parenchyma cells and is found in the xylem.It is the only living tissue amongst the elements of the xylem.It stores food and helps in conducting water.

Xylem parenchyma:
It is comprised of the parenchyma cells and is found in the xylem.
It is the only living tissue amongst the elements of the xylem.
It stores food and helps in conducting water.