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The chief water conducting elements of xylem in gymnosperms are

A

Tracheids

B

Vessels

C

Fibres

D

Transfusion tissue

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Tracheids are chief water conducting elements of xylem. In gymnosperms. They are devoid of protoplasm and hence dead. The wall constituting the tracheids is hard, thick and lignified. These are elongated cells. With tapering ends.
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