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Which of the following are absent in gymnosperms ?
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- Xylem vessels
- Xylem fibres
- Tracheids and fibres
- All of these
Correct Option: A
A vessel element is one of the cell types found in xylem, the water conducting tissue of plants. Vessel elements are typically found in the angiosperms but absent from most gymnosperms such as the conifers.