Laticifers are specialized tubes for storing hydrophobic secondary metabolites, such as latex or resin. These tubes are found in various plant parts, such as leaves, bark, and roots, and serve as a defense mechanism against herbivores or pathogens. Laticifers are also involved in wound healing and chemical signaling in plants.

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Laticifers Are

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Laticifers are

A) specialized cells for containing sodium ions.
B) cells in roots that take up water in dry environments.
C) waxy cells in the epidermis.
D) cells that produce poisons such as alkaloids.
E) tubes for storing hydrophobic secondary metabolites.

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