NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Options
- AIn the dicot root, the vascular cambium is completely secondary in origin.
- BWood is the common name used for secondary xylem.
- CA mature sieve tube element lacks peripheral cytoplasm, a large vacuole and a prominent nucleus.
- DLenticels are the aerating pores present in the bark of plants and are associated with gaseous exchange.
Correct answer
C. A mature sieve tube element lacks peripheral cytoplasm, a large vacuole and a prominent nucleus.
Step-by-step solution
A mature sieve element possesses a peripheral cytoplasm and a large vacuole but lacks a nucleus. The functions of sieve tubes are controlled by the nucleus of companion cells.