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The commercial jute fibres are obtained ...

The commercial jute fibres are obtained from

A

Intraxylary fibres

B

Xylem fibers

C

Phloem fibers

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
Phloem fibers are called blast fibers. They are sclerenchymatous fibers. The fibers have pointed needle like apices.
Phloem fibers of into, flax and hemp are used commercially for various purposes.
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