xylem Flashcards
1
Q
function of the xylem?
A
-supports the plant
-transports water & minerals one way from the roots to the rest of the plant
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2
Q
parts of the xylem?
A
-no end walls
-thick walls
-lignin
dead cells form a continuous column
3
Q
adaptations?
A
lignin - waterproof and provides support
no end walls - form a continuous, hollow column