Which of the following are associated elements?

Tracheids and vessels

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Vessels

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Xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres
Xylem is one of the types of complex permanent tissue which form the conductive part in plant body. It conducts mineral salt and water from roots to upper region. Xylem fibers and xylem parenchyma are described as associated elements, since they are only supporting structures.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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	I		II
(a)	Tracheids	(i)	Cells possess highly thickened walls with oblilateral central lumen
(b)	Vessels	(ii)	Elongated tube like cells with thick lignified walls and tapering ends
(c)	Xylem parenchyma	(iii)	Individual members are interconnected through perforations in their common walls
(d)	Xylem fibres	(iv)	Cells are living with thin cellulose cell wall.

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