Question

What is xylem tissue? Name the two kinds of cells in xylem tissue. State whether these cells are living or dead.​

Answer 1

Answer:​

Xylem is a conducting tissue found in plants. It is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to all the other parts of the plant. ​

Xylem is composed of cells (called elements) of four different types: ​

1. Tracheids; ​

2. Vessels or tracheae; ​

3. Xylem parenchyma, and ​

4. Xylem sclerenchyma (or fibre). ​

Except xylem parenchyma, all other xylem elements are dead and bounded by thick lignified walls.​

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