$A$ simple mechanical tissue devoid of lignin is

Bast fibres are frequently found in

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Parenchyma is living but collenchyma is dead tissue.
Statement $II$: Gymnosperms lack xylem vessels but presence of xylem vessels is the characteristic of angiosperms.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below:

How many types of cells constitute a simple permanent tissue?

How do vessels differ from tracheids?

Companion cells in plants are associated with