Asked by Jeanet Garcia on Apr 28, 2024
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Four of the five answers listed below are characteristic of xylem. Select the exception.
A) Each vessel is one continuous cell.
B) Cell walls contain lignin.
C) Water and minerals are transported through it.
D) Tracheids and vessel members are dead at maturity.
E) Cell walls contain pits.
Vessel Members
Specialized cells that form part of the xylem vessels in plants, involved in the transport of water and nutrients.
Lignin
Material that strengthens cell walls of vascular plants.
- Discern the functions attributed to distinct types of cells and tissues in plants.
- Understand plant tissue systems and their roles in water and nutrient transportation.
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gurbaaj sanghaMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Vessels are composed of multiple cells called vessel members that fuse together end-to-end to form a continuous tube.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the functions attributed to distinct types of cells and tissues in plants.
- Understand plant tissue systems and their roles in water and nutrient transportation.
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