Xylem structure and function Flashcards
1
Q
role of the xylem?
A
carry water from roots to rest of the plant
2
Q
elongated hollow tubes….
A
joined together in bundles
3
Q
why are there no end walls or cytoplasm?
A
Hollow lumen to form uninterrupted tubes which allow water and mineral ions to pass through easily
4
Q
thick cells walls made of lignin because?
A
strong preventing tube collapsing
waterproof preventing water adhering too much to the surface
5
Q
why are there gaps in cell wall/lignin?
A
allows water to leave the vessels and pass between gaps.
