NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about complex tissues in flowering plants is correct?
Xylem is a complex tissue that conducts water and minerals and provides mechanical strength.
Phloem is made up solely of parenchyma cells and does not perform any transport function.
Gymnosperms possess vessels in their xylem, making them more efficient in water transport.
Xylem and phloem are both examples of simple tissues composed of similar cell types.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Xylem is indeed a complex tissue that conducts water and minerals while providing mechanical support, as mentioned in the context. Option B is incorrect as phloem has various cell types, and gymnosperms lack vessels in xylem, making option C incorrect. Option D is wrong because xylem and phloem are complex tissues, not simple.
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