Xylem Cells:

Question 1

How are xylem cells specialised?

Answer 1

Xylem cells are specialise to transport water and mineral ions up the plant from the Roots to the shoots.

Question 2

How is lignin deposited?

Answer 2

Lignin is deposited in spirals which helps the cells withstand the pressure from the movement of water.

Question 3

What causes cells to die in the xylem?

Answer 3

Lignin is deposited which causes the cells to die, this helps in efficient transportation of water absorbed by roots to other parts of plants,they become hollow and are joined end-to-end to form a continuous tube so water and minerals can move through.