A long tree has several branches. The tissue that helps in the side ways conduction of water in the branches is

Options

A. collenchyma
B. xylem parenchyma
C. parenchyma
D. xylem vessels

Answer

B

Explanation

Xylem is the chief conducting tissue of vascular plants responsible for conduction of water and inorganic solutes. The tissue is composed of four kinds of cells: tracheids, vessels (or tracheae), xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres. Vessels (or tracheae) form long tubes or channels for conduction of water and minerals. Xylem parenchyma are living parenchymatous cells present in the xylem. They help in lateral conduction of water and storage of food reserves.