Consider the following statements 1 Tracheids are elongated cells of xylem present ex...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. Tracheids are elongated cells of xylem present exclusively in plants.

2. Hardwood tracheids are preferred over softwood tracheids in paper manufacturing industry.

Which of the above statements is incorrect?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Tracheids are elongated cells of xylem and xylem forms part of vascular trees. Hence, tracheids are present exclusively in plants. Softwood trees in general and softwood tracheids in particular are used in paper industry. Hence, only statement 2 is incorrect and hence, answer is B.