Question

Which xylem element stores food like starch or fats and other substances like tannin?

Answer 1

Xylem Parenchyma:

1. Xylem is a vascular tissue that transports water and nutrients from roots to other parts of the plant.
2. Xylem tissue has structural elements tracheid, vessels, xylem fibers, and xylem parenchyma.
3. Tracheids transport water and minerals.
4. Vessels transport minerals and also provide mechanical strength.
5. Xylem fiber transports water and provides mechanical support.
6. Xylem parenchyma is the only living xylem element that stores food in the starch form, fat form, tannins, and crystals.