Which of the following xylem elements are absent in the wood of Conifers (Gymnosperms)?
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Correct answer: Vessel elements
Conifer wood is classified as 'non-porous' because it lacks vessels. It consists almost entirely of tracheids, which serve both conductive and mechanical functions.
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