chapter 10 Life Processes in Plants - Part 4

What substance impregnates and stiffens the cell walls of xylem vessels to withstand high negative pressure?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
What substance impregnates and stiffens the cell walls of xylem vessels to withstand high negative pressure?
Options
A. Starch
B. Glycogen
C. Lignin
D. Pectin
Explanation
Lignin is a tough polymer deposited in xylem walls that prevents vessel collapse during intense transpiration pull.
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