OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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These are living cells that are located in the outer layers of the xylem. They store carbohydrates, defend against decay and provide structural function across the grain:
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Sieve tube cells
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Parenchyma cells
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Epicormic cells
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The main function of xylem parenchyma is to store starch and fatty substances.
Detailed explanation-2: -Parenchyma forms the bulk of plant ground tissue, where they may be specialised to function in photosynthesis, storage, or transport. Parenchyma is integral to vascular tissue, where it provides a route of exchange for materials within and between the xylem and the phloem.
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