"Y” is the xylem cell that stores food, and “Z” is a dead phloem cell. What are “Y”, and “Z”?

Y- Tracheids, Z- Sieve tube

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Y- Xylem parenchyma, Z- Phloem fibre

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Y- Xylem fibres, Z- Sieve tube

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Y- Xylem vessels, Z- Companion cell

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The correct option is B Y- Xylem parenchyma, Z- Phloem fibre

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