NEETBiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following statement is true ?
- ATracheids are unicellular and with wide lumen
- BTracheids are multicellular and with narrow lumen
- CVessels are multicellular and with wide lumen
- DVessels are unicellular and with narrow lumen
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Correct answer: A
Vessels are elongated, multicellular water conducting channels with wide lumen formed by end to end fusion of a large number of vessel elements. Tracheids are elongated dead cells with tapering ends having lignified walls and large or wide lumen. Their main function is conduction of water and minerals from root to leaf.
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