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Name two elements of xylem through which water and dissolved materials reach the leaves

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Xylem is one of the most important tissues required for transportation of water and some nutrients from the roots to the shoots and the leaves.



The xylem is basically made up of tracheids, which are long elongated cells and the shorter vessel elements.



The xylem also contains the parenchyma cells and lignified fibers.

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