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The primary function of the xylem is the transport of water and mineral salts from the root through the vascular bundle.
- It provides support for the plant
- It is long and hollow for provide passage for the water and salts
- Consists of lignin and fibres to strengthen the vessels and make them impermeable
- The xylem is made up of "dead" cells
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoXylem is one of the two types of transport tissue in vascular plants (phloem is the other). The word xylem is derived from the Greek word ξύλον (xylon), meaning "wood"; the best-known xylem tissue is wood, though it is found throughout the plant. Its basic function is to transport water, but it also transports some nutrients through the plant.
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What are the functions of a xylem vessel?
function of xylem vessel is water conduction
What tissues of the leaf are continuous with those in the stem and root and what functions do they serve?
The tissues of the leaf that are continuous with those in the stem and root are mainly xylem and phloem. Xylem transports water and minerals. Phloem translocates food.
What is a woody tissue of a plant?
Xylem
Long tubes that transport water from the roots to the leaves?
it's called "xylem" your welcome
How many types of elements together make up the xylem tissue?
In Angiosperms , it is xylem vessels ( proto and meta xylem together ) , Xylem sclerenchyma and xylem parenchyma ; together form Xylem tissue ( That is why xylem is called a compound tissue ). In Gymnosperms , xylem vessels are replaced by Xylem tracheids . All other tings are almost the same .
What are the two kinds of xylem and their functions?
1. Centripetal xylem 2. Centrifugal xylem both types are involved in conduction
What are two kind of xylem and their functions?
1. Centripetal xylem 2. Centrifugal xylem both types are involved in conduction
What are xylem abd phleom and what are there functions?
Xylem and phloem are vascular tissues which help in trasportation
How is xylem vessels adapted to its functions?
Could you please help me
State the two functions of xylem tissue?
Xylem tissue carries a water mixture and minerals from the roots to leaves
What functions does the xylem perform in multicellular vascular plants?
i dont really know sorry
Why you call xylem phloem and cambium specialized tissue?
becouse they do specific functions that fixed their structures
What are the functions of the xylem tissue?
1. Conduction of water and minerals 2. Provide regidiyty to the plant
Summarize the functions of vascular tissue?
Plant tissue concerned mainly with conduction, the specialized tissue of higher plants consisting essentially of phloem and xylem.
What are the functions of a xylem vessel?
function of xylem vessel is water conduction
What tissues of the leaf are continuous with those in the stem and root and what functions do they serve?
The tissues of the leaf that are continuous with those in the stem and root are mainly xylem and phloem. Xylem transports water and minerals. Phloem translocates food.
Comparison of structure and functions of xylem vessels with blood vessels?
both are used for the conduction of the useful materials needed for the body
