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Tyloses an out growth from ray or axial parenchyma cell into the lumen of a vessel, which partially or completely blocks the cavity are present in
BiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsJIPMERJIPMER 2014
Options:
  • A periderm
  • B heart wood
  • C sap wood
  • D secondary cortex
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The correct answer is: heart wood
Tyloses are found in heart wood, sometimes the xylem parenchyma develop balloon-like structure to which penetrates into the adjacent xylem. Vessels, which are called tyloses, block the luman of the xylem.

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