Which of the following is a living component of the xylem tissue in a mature flowering plant?
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Correct answer: Xylem parenchyma
Among the four elements of xylem, only xylem parenchyma consists of living cells. Tracheids, vessels, and xylem fibers are dead at maturity and function primarily in water transport and support.
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