Cells called ____ are a type of vascular tissue that join end to end in tubelike columns. They develop

thick, lignified cell walls and die at maturity, leaving a water-conducting tube. At maturity the ends of
the cells are open or have large openings, allowing for enhanced water flow compared to other types of
vascular tissue.



a. sclerenchyma
b. tracheids
c. collenchyma
d. parenchyma
e. vessel members


E

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