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DUWLs have a narrow tube (1/8 to 1/16 inch ).

a. True
b. False

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The question seems to be concerned with vascular structures, implying characteristics of blood vessels or plant vascular tissue, but 'DUWLs' does not match a known biological term. Blood vessels vary in wall thickness, lumen size, pressure, and the presence of valves. However, without further context, the abbreviation 'DUWLs' cannot be accurately defined.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement regarding 'DUWLs having a narrow tube (1/8 to 1/16 inch)' is not accurate as it pertains to biological structures. It appears that this question is about the characteristics of vascular structures, specifically blood vessels. Blood vessels can either be:

  • Thin walled, large lumens, low pressure, have valves - which describes veins.
  • Thin walled, small lumens, high pressure, have valves - which refers to certain small vessels like arterioles.
  • Thick walled, large lumens, high pressure, lack valves - which depicts arteries.

When comparing vessel tube members and tracheids in plants, they both have thick cell walls, but vessel tube members have a larger diameter. This information does not align with the initials 'DUWLs', which is not a common abbreviation in biology. If 'DUWLs' is referring to a specific type of vessel not covered in standard biology, further context is required for a proper answer.

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