Tracheids differ from other tracheray elements in :
Having casparian strips
Being imperforate
Lacking nucleus
Being lignified
Tracheids -
These are primitive conducting elements of xylem, unicellular and have narrow lumen. Transverse septum lies between each two tracheids and water moves from one tracheid to another though pits, which are unlignified area on lignified wall.
- wherein
Tracheids of pteridophytes have long or elongated bordered pits, called as scalariform pits.
Tracheids allow movement of waters through pits. Hence are imperforated
Option 1)
Having casparian strips
Incorrect
Option 2)
Being imperforate
Correct
Option 3)
Lacking nucleus
Incorrect
Option 4)
Being lignified
Incorrect