Rays consist primarily of
A) dead cells.
B) long-lived parenchyma.
C) tracheids.
D) vessel elements.
E) sieve tubes.

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Rays in plants are primarily made up of long-lived parenchyma cells. These cells are involved in the storage, secretion, and photosynthesis in plants. Unlike the other options, which include various types of specialized conducting cells (tracheids, vessel elements, and sieve tubes) or dead cells, parenchyma cells in rays are alive and serve different functions, including the radial transport of nutrients and water.

Rays Consist Primarily of