Which element of xylem is the characteristic feature of angiosperms?
A
Tracheids
B
Phloem
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Vessels
D
Xylem fibre
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Answer
Correct option: C.
Vessels
c Vessel is a long cylindrical tube-like structure made up of many cells called vessel members, each with lignified walls and a large central cavity. The vessel cells are also devoid of protoplasm. Vessel members are interconnected through perforations in their common walls. The presence of vessels is a characteristic feature of angiosperms
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