Phloem Elements: Sieve Cells and Sieve Tubes
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What is the orientation of tracheas with respect to the main axis of the stem?

  • Oblique
  • Parallel (correct)
  • Diagonal
  • Perpendicular
  • What is the composition of tracheas?

  • Specialized vessels
  • Cellular tissues
  • Living cells
  • Non-living tubes (correct)
  • Which plant groups are tracheas found in?

  • Both Gymnosperms and Angiosperms (correct)
  • Angiosperms only
  • Neither Gymnosperms nor Angiosperms
  • Gymnosperms only
  • What is the function of tracheas in plants?

    <p>Water and nutrient transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells form tracheas?

    <p>Vessel members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of sieve tube elements in plants?

    <p>Food transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of plants do sieve tubes occur?

    <p>Angiosperms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells are sieve cells most similar to?

    <p>Tracheids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of sieve cells and sieve tubes collectively known as?

    <p>Phloem loading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true for sieve tube elements?

    <p>They have thick secondary cell walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of xylem fibers in plant anatomy?

    <p>Provide mechanical support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phlogenetically oldest type of conductive vessel in xylem?

    <p>Tracheids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of wood parenchyma in xylem?

    <p>Store food and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of tracheids in xylem?

    <p>They have thick, lignified walls with pits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of libriform fibers in xylem?

    <p>Provide mechanical support</p> Signup and view all the answers

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