Question
State two ways in which Xylem vessels are adapted to their function.
Answer
Xylem vessels are specialized structures found in the xylem tissue of vascular plants. Xylem is one of the two main types of vascular tissue in plants, with the other being phloem. Xylem is responsible for transporting water, minerals, and dissolved nutrients from the roots to various parts of the plant, primarily to the leaves. Xylem vessels are key components of this transportation system.
2. Long and narrow to facilitate capillarity
Adaptations of Xylem Vessels
1. Thick and Lignified to prevent collapsing. Lignin is a complex polymer that provides structural strength to the vessels, preventing them from collapsing under negative pressure as water is pulled upward.2. Long and narrow to facilitate capillarity
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