From both phylogenetic and ontogenetic points of view,which tissue is regarded as the most primitive?

Companion cells are usually seen associated with

Parenchymatous tissue is characterised by the

Which of the following statements is correct?

Young sieve tubes resemble

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: