Question

Given below is an example of a certain structure and its special functional activity. On a similar pattern fill in the blanks with suitable function.

Example: Chloroplast and photosynthesis.

Xylem and ___________.

Answer 1

Xylem:

1. Xylem is a complex vascular tissue in plants that contains many water conducting elements.
2. It have four major components- vessels, tracheids, xylem fibres, and xylem parenchyma.

Functions of xylem:

1. It helps in the upward unidirectional transport of water and minerals from roots to the aerial parts of plant.
2. The transport of water and minerals by xylem is always upwards because of two forces- positive root pressure and transpirational pull.
3. Xylem also helps to provide structural and physical support to the plant.

Final answer: Xylem and upward transport of water and minerals.