Xylem Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Function
A
- To transport water and mineral ions up the plant from the root to the leaves
2
Q
Consists of
A
- Xylem Vessels
- Xylem Fibres
3
Q
Structure
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4
Q
Adaptation
A
- They are elongated, hollow tubes without end walls
- They lack organelles
- Their walls are thickened with lignin for support
- They have non-lignified pits that allow movement of water and ions into and out of vessels
