The parenchymatous cells which lie between the xylem and the phloem in roots are called:
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Correct answer: Conjunctive tissue
Conjunctive tissue consists of parenchyma cells situated between the xylem and phloem patches. In dicot roots, these cells eventually contribute to the formation of the cambium ring.
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