JCECE Medical JCECE Medical Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    The function of a vessel is:

    A)  conduction of food

    B)  conduction of water and minerals

    C)  conduction of hormones

    D)   all of the above

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Vessels are long, tubular, lignified cell wall components of xylem tissue. The cross wall (end wall) at both the ends of vessels, dissolves and form a pipe like channel. They functions in ascent of sap in angiosperms. Conduction of food materials occurs through the sieve tubes, which is cellulosic, thin walled component of phloem tissues.


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