Question

what is xylem???????​

Answer 1

Answer:

It consists of four types of cells :- tracheids, Xylem parenchyma , vessels, Xylem fibres.

• Tracheids & vessels have thick walls and cells becomes dead when they are mature.

• Tracheids & vessels are tabular structures that allows the transport of water and minerals vertically.

• Xylem parenchyma are the living cells and helps in storage of food.

• Xylem fibres are also dead cells with thick lighted walls and gives mechanical strength and support to plant body.

Answer 2

Answer:

Xylem is one of the two types of transport tissue in vascular plants, phloem being the other. The basic function of xylem is to transport water from roots to stems and leaves, but it also transports nutrients.