Which among the following cells of xylem tissue are dead at maturity and help to transport water vertically?

Both A and B

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Only C

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Only A

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is A Both A and B

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Xylem is the tissue which transports water and minerals in plants.

Q. The living tissue in xylem helps in transport of water.

Question 2

They are pipe-like, consisting of a group of specialised cells. They transport substances and form a two-way traffic in plants. Which of the following terms qualify for the features mentioned above?

(a) Xylem tissue

(b) Vascular tissue

(d) Phloem tissue

Which of the following statements are correct?

(i) Companion cells are present in phloem.
(ii) Xylem transports water and minerals from roots to other parts of the plant.
(iii) Vessels of xylem are present in all plants.
(iv) Both xylem parenchyma and phloem parenchyma have nucleus.

Q. Plant cells responsible for the transport of water are dead when they are mature enough to act as water transport tissues. These cells include which of the following cell types?
I. Tracheids
II. Vessel elements
III. Sieve tube members
IV. Companion cells

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