NDA2019General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
Which one of the following is NOT a component of conducting tissue in plants ?
Options
- AFibres
- BTracheids
- CPericycle
- DSieve tubes
Correct answer
C. Pericycle
Step-by-step solution
The pericycle is a cylinder of parenchyma or sclerenchyma cells. The pericycle is located between the endodermis and phloem in plant roots. The pericycle regulates the formation of lateral roots by rapidly dividing near the xylem elements of the root. Pericycle is not a component of conducting tissue in plants.