Question

Which among the following are the components of xylem tissue?

• A. Xylem fibres
• B. Companion cells
• C. Vessels
• D. Tracheids

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Xylem fibres
C Vessels
D Tracheids

Xylem is a complex permanent plant tissue. It is involved in conduction of minerals and water from roots to other parts of the plant. It consists of xylem vessels, xylem tracheids, xylem fibres and xylem parenchyma. Whereas, phloem consists of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem fibres and phloem parenchyma.