Which comparison between xylem and phloem is correct?
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Correct answer: Xylem cells are usually dead at maturity, while phloem sieve tubes stay alive
Xylem conducting elements such as tracheids and vessel elements are generally dead at maturity. Phloem sieve tube elements are living at maturity, although they lack a nucleus in angiosperms.
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