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In conifers fibres are likely to be abse...

In conifers fibres are likely to be absent in

A

secondary phloem

B

secondary xylem

C

prmary phloem

D

leaves

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Fibres occur in all those parts where mechanical strength is required i.e., leaces, petioles, cortex, xylem, phloem, etc. In confifers, they are likely to be absent in secondary xylem.
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