Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Vessels are the water-conducting tissue found in a gymnosperm.
2. Vessels and sieve tubes both are meant for transport purposes.
3. Phloem fibres are the only living element present in phloem.
4. Lignin make the walls of sclerenchyma cells thick.
5. Parenchyma cells are usually loosely arranged with large intercellular space.

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Correct answer is Option B: 2, 4 and 5

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