Xylem vessels are dead and have no cytoplasm. This helps it so .....

TRANSPORT IN PLANTS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Xylem vessels are dead and have no cytoplasm. This helps it so ____

A	water flow is not slowed down
B	it forms an empty tube for water to flow through
C	water and minerals can enter and leave the cells

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The cells have no organelles or cytoplasm, which creates more space inside the vessel for transporting water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Their cytoplasm is highly reduced and they only perform the function of conduction. The xylem tissues also lack cell organelles. Therefore, they are considered dead.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mature xylem vessels: contain no cytoplasm. are impermeable to water. have tough walls containing a woody material called lignin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Xylem vessels always push water upwards and nutrients towards roots. Tracheids are dead tubular cells with tapering ends, vessels with thin elongated structures that have a tubular appearance, and no cytoplasm.

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