HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a simple definition of xylem?
A
Carries water through the plant
B
Carries nutrients through the plant
C
Leaf inside the seed
D
Leaf on a fern
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -xylem, plant vascular tissue that conveys water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provides physical support. Xylem tissue consists of a variety of specialized, water-conducting cells known as tracheary elements.

Detailed explanation-2: -The xylem is a type of tissue in vascular plants that transfers water. Water and soluble nutrients such as minerals and inorganic ions are transported from the roots to the rest of the plant by the xylem. Tracheary elements, which are specialized water-conducting cells, make up xylem tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Xylem is a type of vascular tissue present in plants, which primarily transports water and nutrients from roots to stem and leaves. They also provide mechanical strength to the plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is a type of complex tissue present in plants, that primarily transports water & nutrients from roots to stem and the leaves. They are responsible for providing mechanical strength to plants.

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