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The balloon-shaped structures called tyloses

are linked to the ascent of sap through xylem vessels
originate in the lumen of vessels
characterize the sapwood
are extensions of xylem parenchyma cells into vessels
Explanation:
Tyloses are ballon like parenchymatous ingrowth in vessels adjacent to xylem vessels and tracheids of the heartwood. They inhibit transportation of water & minerals in xylem.
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