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What is mataxylem |
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Answer» Make correction : it is metaxylem not mataxylem First formed xylem elements are called protoxylem , while the later formed primary xylem is called metaxylem The first formed xylem elements are called protoxylem, while the later formed primary xylem is called metaxylem.\tIn stems, the protoxylem lies towards the centre (pith) and the metaxylem lies towards the periphery of the organ, this type of primary xylem is called endarch.\tIn roots, the protoxylem lies towards periphery and metaxylem lies towards the centre, such arrangement of primary xylem is called exarch. |
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