Asked by Fawaz Abass on Apr 24, 2024
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tracheids and vessel elements
A) theory of water movement through the xylem
B) pipelines of the xylem
C) a mutually beneficial association between a fungus and a young root
D) structures on roots that house nitrogen-fixing bacteria
E) pipelines of the phloem
F) evaporation from stems and leaves
G) actively transport sucrose into sieve tube members
H) theory of sugar movement through phloem
Tracheids
Long, narrow water-conducting cells found in the xylem of vascular plants, contributing to the transport of water and minerals.
Vessel Elements
Components of the xylem in plants, responsible for conducting water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
- Determine and articulate the anatomy and roles of the transport mechanisms in plants, focusing on xylem and phloem.
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Josiah smith6 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Tracheids and vessel elements are specialized cells that function as the main water-conducting pipelines in the xylem of vascular plants.
Learning Objectives
- Determine and articulate the anatomy and roles of the transport mechanisms in plants, focusing on xylem and phloem.