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Question
Xylem vessels are dead at maturity to:
Explanation
That points to C: Reduce resistance to water flow. Compared with the other options, Reduce resistance to water flow is the one that correctly describes the WATER TRANSPORT concept. The wrong ones are A) Store nutrients; B) Conduct food; D) Increase metabolism. If you’re stuck, eliminate anything that contradicts a basic fact you already know for this topic.
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