[Campbell Biology P.814] Based on the provided text and diagrams, which feature primarily fa... | Practice Question

Based on the provided text and diagrams, which feature primarily facilitates lateral water movement between neighboring tracheids?

  • A: Perforation plates
  • B: Sieve plates
  • C: Pits
  • D: Lignified secondary walls

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'Water can migrate laterally between neighboring cells through pits.' The diagram also labels 'Pits' on the tracheids.