Single Choice

A vessel less piece of stem possessing prominent sieve tubes would belong to

APinus
BEucalyptus
CGrass
DTrochodendron
Correct Answer

Solution

Characteristic of Angiosperms: In Angiosperms leaves show reticulate or parallel venation forming areoles. The libriform fibres are present in the xylem and the companion cells are present in the phloem.
The true vessels are present in the xylem of angiosperms. But it is absent in some primitive dicot like tetracentron and trochodendron.
So, the correct answer is 'Trochodendron'.

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