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BOT 102 Fundamentals of Vascular Plant Anatomy and Classification Objective Question

Question

The xylem of gymnosperms primarily consists of which type of cells?
Options
A Vessels
B Sieve tubes
C Tracheids
Correct Answer
D Companion cells
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 22 states, 'The xylem primarily consists of tracheids...' for gymnosperms. It further clarifies, 'They have no vessels in their xylem but only have tracheids.'

Hint

Recall the unique feature of gymnosperm xylem compared to angiosperms.

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