In Most Cone-Producing Trees (Such as Pines), Tracheids and Albuminous

question 30

Multiple Choice

In most cone-producing trees (such as pines) , tracheids and albuminous cells function like the ________ and ________ of flowering plants.

• A) vessel elements; companion cells
• B) sieve tube members; rays
• C) companion cells; vessel elements
• D) ray initials; vessel elements
• E) sieve tube members; vessel elements

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