By Team Aakash Byju's | 28th November 2022

Water Conduction in a Tree Branch

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Collenchyma

Xylem parenchyma

Parenchyma

D. Xylem Vessels

A long tree has several branches. The tissue that helps in the sideways conduction of water in the branch is:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Detailed Explanation

The correct option is  B. Xylem parenchyma.

Arrow

The xylem is a complex permanent tissue.

Since tracheids are single-celled, they lack vessel components that resemble perforated cell walls.

Trachieds And its Cells

Perforation plates

Tracheids

Vessel  members

Fibre

Cross Section of Xylem Cell

Xylem parenchyma helps in the sideways conduction of water.

Longitudinal View

Cross-Section View

Xylem Parenchyma Tissue

The tracheids and xylem vessels are responsible for the vertical conduction of water.

Xylem Vessels

Annular

Spiral

Reticulate