One of the following is not true for hydrophytes

Options

A. Vessels are usually absent
B. Tracheids are absent
C. The cuticle is poorly developed
D. Air chambers are well developed

Answer

B

Explanation

Vascular elements are poorly developed in hydrophytes. Absorption of water and minerals takes place through cell surface. the xylem is highly reduced in the vascular bundles of hydrophyte and represented by few tracheids only.