Multiple choice

Which of the following are the elongated cells with tapering ends?

  1. Vessels

  2. Sclereids

  3. Tracheids

  4. Collenchyma

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tracheids are elongated cells in the xylem of vascular plants that serve in the transport of water and mineral salts. Tracheids are one of two types of tracheary elements, vessel elements being the other.