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Which plant tissue features lignified walls and frequently contains bordered pits?

1. Xylem vessels
2. Phloem vessels
3. Both xylem and phloem vessels
4. Neither xylem nor phloem vessels

Correct answer: Xylem vessels

Solution

Xylem vessels have lignified walls to provide mechanical strength and bordered pits to facilitate water transport between adjacent vessels. Phloem vessels lack lignification and pits.

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