Structural Organisation In Animals Question 363

Question: The commercial jute fibres are obtained from [MP PMT 2004]

Options:

A) Interxylary fibres

B) Xylem fibers

C) Phloem fibers

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Commercial jute fibres are obtained from phloem fibres.

These are sclerenchymatous fibres but because of their presence in phloem they are called phloem fibres.

They are used in making ropes.