Question

write the function of xylem parenchyma

Answer 1

$\huge\sf{\underline{\underline{Xylem\:parenchyma:}}}$


$\implies$Cells of xylem parenchyma are living and thin-walled.

$\implies$Their cell walls are made up of cellulose.

$\implies$They have a prominent nucleus and dense cytoplasm.


$\sf{\underline{\underline{Occurrence:}}}$

Xylem parenchyma is present in the xylem of all vascular plants.


$\sf{\underline{\underline{Functions:}}}$

(i) The xylem parenchyma cells, as usual, store food materials in the form of reserve foods like starch or fat.

(ii) They also store other substances like tannins.

(iii) These cells help in the radial conduction of water, i. e., in the radial directions.


$\sf{\underline{\underline{NOTE:}}}$

Parenchyma cells which help in radial conduction of the water are called ray parenchyma cells.

Answer 2

Function of xylem parenchyma:

It stores food materials.