NEET2014BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsActual
Tracheids differ from the tracheary elements in:
Options
- AHaving casparian strips
- BBeing imperforate
- CLacking nucleus
- DBeing lignified
Correct answer
B. Being imperforate
Step-by-step solution
The tracheary elements comprise tracheids and vessels. The main function is the conduction of sap. Tracheids differ from other tracheary elements in being imperforate, comparatively short, and single-celled. While the vessels are longer and multi celled.