Which Cells Are Alive at Maturity

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which cells are alive at maturity?  

• A) Sieve elements
• B) Vessel elements
• C) Tracheids
• D) Vessel elements and tracheids
• E) Sieve elements and vessel elements

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