identify the xyelem element
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the structural elements of xylem are tracheids, vessels or tracheae, xylem fibres, xylem parenchyma and rays. the tracheid is derived from a single cell and can be regarded as the basic cell type of xylem tissue
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The structural elements of xylem are tracheids, vessels or tracheae, xylem fibres, xylem parenchyma
Tracheids are elongated cells that transport water and mineral salts through the xylem of vascular plants.
Xylem Fibre: Dead cell with lignified walls and a central lumen. Involved in water transportation and providing mechanical support.
The xylem vessel is one of the two cell types of tracheary elements, the other is the tracheid. These two are the water conducting elements in vascular plants.
Xylem Parenchyma: Only living cells of xylem and store starch and fat. They assist in the short distance transportation of water.
Structure of Xylem