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Which of the following xylem element stores food?

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Xylem tracheids

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Xylem parenchyma

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Xylem fibres

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Xylem vessels

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Solution

The correct option is B

Xylem parenchyma


Xylem parenchyma is made up of parenchymatous cells with thin walls. These cells are living. The main function of xylem parenchyma is to store food in the form of starch.

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