Which of the following is not a supporting tissue?

Xylem

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Parenchyma

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Collenchyma

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Sclerenchyma

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Solution

The correct option is A
Xylem

Xylem is not a supporting tissue. Xylem is the vascular tissue responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots in the soil to other parts of the plant.

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Which of the following is not a supporting tissue?

The correct option is A Xylem Xylem is not a supporting tissue. Xylem is the vascular tissue responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots in the soil to other parts of the plant.

The correct option is A
Xylem

Xylem is not a supporting tissue. Xylem is the vascular tissue responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots in the soil to other parts of the plant.