Multiple choice

In ants capillarity is aided by the small diameter of the tracheary elements

  1. The teacheids

  2. Vessel elements

  3. Both

  4. None
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Explanation

Both tracheids and vessel elements are tracheary elements with small diameters that aid capillary action. The narrow diameter of these tubes increases surface tension effects, helping water move upward against gravity through capillarity. Tracheids are found in all vascular plants while vessel elements are characteristic of angiosperms.

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