Question

In the endarch type of primary xylem seen in stems, where is the metaxylem found?

Answer 1

Metaxylem:

1. Xylem: The vascular tissue of plants called the xylem transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant while also offering structural support.
2. The tracheary components, a variety of specialized, water-conducting cells, make up xylem tissue.
3. The arrangement of xylem can be of two types:
   1. Endrach: Protoxylem is directed toward the centre while metaxylem is directed toward the periphery in an endarch configuration.
   2. Exarch: In this exarch arrangement, the xylem develops according to the centripetal pattern. In an endarch configuration, xylem growth follows a centrifugal pattern.
4. The endarch type of arrangement is found in stems.
5. Metaxylem is formed after protoxylem during the growth of the xylem.
6. Metaxylem is found in the periphery of the structure.
7. Metaxylem: The major xylem region that develops following the protoxylem and is characterized by vessels with pitted or reticulate walls and larger tracheids.