Plant Kingdom Question 600
Question: Assertion : Xylem of gymnosperms consists of tracheids and no vessels. Reason : Phloem of gymnosperms consists of phloem parenchyma, companion cells and sieve tubes.
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
In gymnosperms, the xylem consists only of tracheids and xylem parenchyma.
There are wood vessels.
The phloem contains sieve tubes with sieve plates, and no companion cells.
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