AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which component of XYLEM is living
A
Xylem fibre
B
Xylem parenchyma
C
sieve tube
D
Vessels
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Xylem parenchyma is the only living component of xylem.

Detailed explanation-2: -However xylem parenchyma is a living component of the xylem tissue which stores starch and fatty substances.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: Parenchyma: The xylem parenchyma is made up of parenchyma cells. The only living cells in xylem are the Parenchyma cells. Xylem parenchyma is composed of thin cell walls, large vacuoles, prominent nucleus, and protoplasts.

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