Question

Which among the following are incorrect about Xylem?

(a) Complex permanent tissues are made of many types of cells and comprises of Xylem and Phloem

(b) Xylem and Phloem are together termed as vascular bundles

(c) Xylem contains mostly of dead cells and helps in conduction of water and minerals from roots to the stem and leaves

(d) Tracheids are the living cells that conduct water and minerals vertically

The question was asked at a job interview.

I'd like to ask this question from Flowering Plants Anatomy in chapter Anatomy of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct option is (d) Tracheids are the living cells that conduct water and minerals vertically

To explain: Complex permanent tissues are made of many types of cells and comprises of Xylem and Phloem. Complex permanent tissues are made of many types of cells and comprises of Xylem and Phloem. Xylem contains mostly of dead cells and helps in conduction of water and minerals from roots to the stem and leaves. Tracheids are the dead cells that conduct water and minerals vertically.