Question

write about the elements of xylem​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The most distinctive xylem cells are the long tracheary elements that transport water. Tracheids and vessel elements are distinguished by their shape; vessel elements are shorter, and are connected together into long tubes that are called vessels. Xylem also contains two other cell types: parenchyma and fibers.

Answer 2

Answer:

The 4 elements of xylem are tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres

• Trachieds and vessels are tubular structures that helps in the vertical transport of water and minerals. They are dead cells.
• Xylem Parenchyma helps in the sideway conduction of water and nutrients and stores food. Apart from the rest of the elements, xylem parenchyma is a living cell.
• Xylem fibres are dead cells that provide mechanical support to the plant. It has thick walls.