Multiple choice

Which of the following is the only living tissue present in xylem?

  1. Vessels

  2. Tracheids

  3. Xylem parenchyma

  4. Xylem fibres

  5. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Xylem is a dead, complex permanent tissue of plants. It is composed of tracheids, vessels, xylem fibres and xylem parenchyma. Xylem parenchyma is the only living tissue of the xylem responsible for the storage of food.

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