What Structures Allow Water to Move Laterally and Vertically Through

question 19

Multiple Choice

What structures allow water to move laterally and vertically through xylem cells?

• A) ​sieve elements
• B) ​companion cells
• C) ​sclereids in the cell walls
• D) ​pits in the cell walls
• E) ​perforated sieve plates

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