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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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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 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.


How are xylem cells adapted to carry cells?

Xylem cells are adapted to carry water and minerals through the plant by having thick walls with lignin for support and durability. They are also dead at maturity, allowing for an uninterrupted pathway for water transport. Additionally, xylem cells can form vessels or tracheids to efficiently transport water vertically in plants.


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 is found deposited in the cell walls of xylem vessels?

Well, the xylem of a plant is the conduit that carries water from the roots of the plant to its upper cells. Therefore, you could certainly say that water is found there. As far as other nutrients and minerals, go, though, virtually anything the plant absorbs and carried through the water stream is likely found in the cell wall.


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


How does the features of xylem vessels help it carry out its function?

The features of xylem vessels, such as their thick lignified walls and hollow structure, allow them to transport water and nutrients efficiently throughout the plant. The presence of pits and perforations in the walls also aid in the movement of fluids. Additionally, the interconnected nature of xylem vessels enables them to form continuous pathways for water movement from roots to leaves.


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 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.


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.


What substance makes up the cell walls of xylem vessel?

Not sure


What level of organization is xylem classified?

Xylem is classified as a tissue