Question

The xylem and phloem are __________ tissues.

Answer 1

1. Vascular tissue: Vascular tissue is a complex conducting tissue, formed of more than one cell type, found in vascular plants.
2. Xylem and phloem are known as complex tissues as they are made up of more than one type of cells.
3. These cells work in a coordinated manner, as a unit, to perform the various functions of the xylem and phloem.

Xylem helps in conducting water and minerals. It also provides mechanical support to plants. It is made up of the following components:

1. Tracheids (xylem vessels and xylem tracheids)
2. Xylem parenchyma
3. Xylem fibres

Phloem helps in conducting food materials. It is composed of:

1. Sieve tube elements
2. Companion cells
3. Phloem parenchyma
4. Phloem fibres

Final answer : The xylem and phloem are complex tissues.