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what is xylem and their functions?explain its components and functions also.

Xylem is mainly concerned with the conduction of water and minerals.It also provides mechanical support to a plant.It forms a continuous channel through the roots, stems, leaves and other aerial parts.The cells of xylem have thick walls, and many of them are dead cells.

The different parts of xylem are as follows:

 

Functions of different parts of xylem are :

Tracheids and vessels allow the transport of water and minerals vertically.

Xylem parenchyma cells store food and help in the sideways conduction of water.

Xylem fibres are mainly supportive in function.

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xylem

  • this tissue helps to carry water and dissolved minerals to the various parts of the plant
  • it is in the center of the stem and is surrounded by the phloem
  • it supports only one-way movement tthat is upwards
  • this tissue helps in transpiration
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Xylem is a type of transport tissue in vascular plants which transports water and soluble mineral nutrients from the roots of the plant to its various parts like leaves, stems etc. The main function of xylem is to transport water from the roots to the various parts of the plant which is necessary for the proper functioning of the plant.

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The xylem is the system of tubes and transport cells that circulates water and dissolved minerals from roots to leaves in vascular plants. Xylem is made of vessels connected end to end for the maximum speed to move water around and also have a lesser function of support.
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