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The balloon like outgrowths of parenchyma in the lumen of a vessel are known as

1. Histogen
2. Tyloses
3. Phellogen
4. Tunica

Correct answer: Tyloses

Solution

Tyloses are balloon-like protrusions of parenchyma cells that extend through pits into the lumen of vessels, often blocking them. The other options are unrelated plant tissue terms.

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