Question

describe about xylem.?

Answer 1

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this is usually called wood.this is conducting tissue . it's two main function are:-

1.conduction of water and minerals and.

2.to provide mechanical consistency.

the determination of age of the plant is done by counting annual rings of the xylem tissue.the method of determining the age of plant is called dendrochronology.

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Answer 2

$\Large{\textbf{\underline{\underline{Xylem}}}}$

Most of the cells are dead except xylem parenchyma which lives.

$\Large{\boxed{\bigstar{{Structure:-}}}}$

It is conducting tissue.

It consists of :-

1. Xylem Parenchyma

2. Xylem Sclerenchyma

3. Xylem Tracheids

4. Xylem vessels or Tracheae are tubular.

$\Large{\boxed{\bigstar{{Location:-}}}}$

Centrally located in the plant body , veins of leaves etc.

$\Large{\boxed{\bigstar{{Functions:-}}}}$

1. It gives mechanical support.

2. Xylem Parenchyma stores food and also helps in sideways conduction of water.