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How are tracheids and sieve tube elements similar? how are they different?

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Tracheids are xylem cells with thick secondary cell walls that are lignified. ... A series of sieve-tube cells (also called sieve-tube elements) are arranged end to end to make up a long sieve tube, which transports organic substances such as sugars and amino acids.

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