Vessels (or vessel members) are different from tracheids because
A) vessels conduct sugars, tracheids conduct water.
B) vessels are living cells, tracheids are dead cells.
C) vessels have perforated end walls, tracheids do not.
D) vessels have smooth walls, tracheids have perforated end walls.
E) vessels conduct water, tracheids conduct sugars.

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Vessels and tracheids are both involved in the transport of water in plants, but they differ structurally. Vessels have perforated end walls that allow for more efficient water flow between cells, while tracheids do not have these perforations and are more primitive in their function.

Vessels (Or Vessel Members) Are Different from Tracheids Because