AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Xylem is the tissue of vascular plants that transports water and nutrients from the soil to the stems and leaves. Xylem plays an essential ‘supporting’ role providing strength to tissues and organs, to maintain plant architecture and resistance to bending.

Detailed explanation-2: -In plants, vascular tissue named xylem transports water and minerals from roots to shoots and leaves. Transportation of water takes place through tracheids and vessels, the dead cells of xylem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Xylem is a transport tissue in vascular plants and it is responsible for transporting water from the roots to the various parts of the plant. This is enabled by water-conducting cells called tracheary cells that are present in the xylem. Additionally, xylem also helps in giving support to the plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -Xylem tissue consists of a variety of specialized, water-conducting cells known as tracheary elements.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is the main function of xylem? The main function of the xylem is water transport from roots to the other parts of the plant. Xylem also provides mechanical strength. Tracheids and vessels are the main elements for conducting water.