Xylem and Phloem

Question 1

what is vascular tissue ?

Answer 1

Vascular tissue are bundles of vessels that distribute substances (e.g. Iones and molecules) to various branches, flowers, roots and leaves. The transport may be intracellular or extracellular

Question 2

What is the function of the Xylem?

Answer 2

The prime function of the xylem is to transport water from roots to shoots and leaves, but it also transports some nutrients.

Question 3

What does the Xylem consist of?

Answer 3

The xylem consists of supporting tissues and elongated cells, allowing movement from the xylem to the phloem.
In the xylem there are two types of water conductive cells: tracheids and Vessel elements

Question 4

What are tracheids?

Answer 4

A tracheid is a type of water conducting cell in the xylem which lacks perforations (holes) in the cell wall

Question 5

What are vessel elements?

Answer 5

Vessel elements are a type of cell found in the xylem and they are typically found in flowering plants