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Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) Xylem consists of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres

(b) Flexibility in plants is due to sclerenchyma

(c) Parenchyma have no intercellular spaces 

(d) Xylem consists of sieve plate, sieve tube and companion cells

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(a) Xylem consists of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres

The statement given in option (a) is correct. 

Rest of the statements are incorrect and can be corrected as :

Flexibility in plants is due to the permanent tissue, collenchyma.

Sclerenchyma provides mechanical support to organs.

Parenchyma cells are thin-walled with small intercellular spaces.

Phloem consists of sieve plates, sieve tube and companion cells.

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