Question

Why xylem is called water-conducting tissue?

Answer 1

Xylem:

1. Xylem is one of the complex permanent tissue present in plants.
2. It is composed of xylem parenchyma, vessels, tracheids, and xylem fibers.
3. They help in the conduction of water in the plant.

Xylem is called water-conducting tissue because:

1. It is mainly involved in the conduction of water from roots to the aerial parts of the plant.
2. It also helps in compensating for the loss of water due to transpiration and photosynthesis.
3. Because of its major involvement in the transportation of water, it is known as a water-conducting tissue.