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How is a phloem cell specialised?

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Xylem vessels are made up of dead cells with a thick, strong cell walls and have a hollow lumen that allows water to flow through them.

The xylem cells form continuous tubes from the leaves down to the roots. This acts like a drinking straw and helps in the flow of water with dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves.

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xylem transports water around the plant whilst the phloem is responsible for transporting nutrients.

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the xylem is specialised by it has pits in the sides of it so the water can flow sideways and in the roots the xylem is cross shaped so it is strong.

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Phloem is the type of cell that delivers nutrients throughout a plant. Inside phloem cells are specialized cells called sieves that help transport these nutrients.

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