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Lignin is a type of polymer found in the cell walls of plant cells that provides support and structure for the plant- it makes them rigid.
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∙ 10y agoLignin is a carbohydrate.It gives strength to cell.
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How is xylem cell adapted to carry out its function?
The xylem tube contain a ring of lignin which forms a spiral pattern around the xylem tube. The xylem is made up of water proof, dead cells; which enables it to have high capacity for transporting large quantity of water
What are the similarities and difference between red blood cells and xylem vessels?
red blood cells carries oxygen, xylem vessels carries water. both help carry out the process of respiration.
What level of organization is xylem classified?
Xylem is classified as a tissue
Are xylem cells red or blue?
xylem cells are *~!BLUE!~* because of the presence of lignin
Where can lignin be found?
A complex polymer, the chief noncarbohydrate constituent of wood, that binds to cellulose fibers and hardens and strengthens the cell walls of plants
What are the walls of xylem reinforced with?
The walls of xylem are reinforced with a substance called lignin. Lignin is a complex non-carbohydrate substance found along with cellulose. Lignin reinforces the walls of the xylem to provide rigidity and support and helps to keep the vessels open for water flow.
Why do xylem vessels have pits etc?
Pits are essentially holes in the xylem walls. Xylem walls are lignified by lignin, a material impermeable to war. The pits allow water to flow between xylem vessels of the plant - this is known as cross flow.
How is xylem cell adapted to carry out its function?
The xylem tube contain a ring of lignin which forms a spiral pattern around the xylem tube. The xylem is made up of water proof, dead cells; which enables it to have high capacity for transporting large quantity of water
Does xylem carry sucrose?
Yes, xylem vessels carry water and other minerals from the root to the leaves. The movement of the water through the xylem vessels occur because of three processes: capillarity, transpiration pull and root pressure.
What are the vessels in plants that carry water and nutrients upward?
I think it's the Xylem. They absorb water from the roots, and run through the stem. Then, they carry the water in the vessels to the whole plants, and out through the plants through the leaves stomata.
What are the similarities between xylem vessels and xylem fibers?
Fibre long and thin, vessel short and thick, fibre offers a structural support, xylem vessel transports water, both are dead cells both consist of strength offered lignin
What are the similarities and difference between red blood cells and xylem vessels?
red blood cells carries oxygen, xylem vessels carries water. both help carry out the process of respiration.
Functions of the xylem?
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 plantIt is long and hollow for provide passage for the water and saltsConsists of lignin and fibres to strengthen the vessels and make them impermeableThe xylem is made up of "dead" cells
What level of organization is xylem classified?
Xylem is classified as a tissue
What are vessels that carry water and dissolved substances from roots to other parts of the plant?
These are the vascular tissues called xylem.
What do you call the vessels that carry liquid around the plants?
The Xylem spelt phonetically as z-i-lem (sorry about the gibberish)
Where can lignin be found?
A complex polymer, the chief noncarbohydrate constituent of wood, that binds to cellulose fibers and hardens and strengthens the cell walls of plants
