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Which of these cells is found only in the xylem of angiosperm?


A

Tracheids

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B

Xylem vessels

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C

Xylem parenchyma

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D

Xylem sclerenchyma

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Solution

The correct option is B

Xylem vessels


The correct answer is option B.

The explanation for the correct answer

Option B - Xylem vessels

  1. Xylem vessels are long dead cells present end to end.
  2. The main function of this cell is the conduction of water.

The explanation for the other options.

Option A - Tracheid

  1. They are Long, dead cells with tapering end.
  2. They are narrower than xylem vessels.

Option C - Xylem parenchyma

  1. They are thin-walled cells.
  2. They surround the tracheids and xylem vessels.
  3. They are living cells and help in the conduction of water and minerals up to the cell.

Option D - Xylem sclerenchyma

  1. They are long narrow dead cells.
  2. They provide support to the plant.

Hence, xylem vessels are found only in the xylem of angiosperm.


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