HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Xylem vessel elements are strengthened by
A
lignin
B
cellulose
C
melanin
D
pericycle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The inner walls of the xylem vessels are strengthened by the deposits of a substance called Lignin. Lignin is a tough and rigid substance; it prevents the vessel from collapsing. Companion cells-These cells are found inside the phloem of angiosperms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Xylem is a tissue consisting of dead, hollowed-out cells that form a system of pipes. The walls of xylem cells are lignified (strengthened with a substance called lignin ). This allows the xylem to withstand pressure changes as water moves through the plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Xylem consists of dead cells. The cells that make up the xylem are adapted to their function: They lose their end walls so the xylem forms a continuous, hollow tube. They become strengthened by a substance called lignin .

Detailed explanation-4: -Lignin provides mechanical strength and resistance against pathogens, and makes the cell walls impermeable to water, thus enabling the transport of solutes via tracheids in the xylem tissue.

Detailed explanation-5: -The cell wall also contains a tough, woody substance called lignin, which strengthens the xylem vessel and provides structure and support to the plant.

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