In an upright woody stem, vascular rays are composed of _______ cells and conduct materials in a _______ direction.

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Vascular rays are composed of parenchyma cells (providing lateral transport of materials) and secondary xylem (providing vertical transport of water and minerals). They conduct materials in a horizontal direction to facilitate lateral transport within the stem. Option C is the only one in line with this description.

In an Upright Woody Stem, Vascular Rays Are Composed of _______