FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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The xylem tissue consists of four types of cells. What are living cells?
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tracheid
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Vessel member
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Xylem parenchyma
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Xylem fiber
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Xylem can be defined as a complex tissue that is composed of four types of cells-tracheids, trachea, xylem fibre and xylem parenchyma. The only living tissue in is xylem parenchyma. Phloem is composed of three types of living tissues, sieve tube cells, companion cells and phloem parenchyma.
Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: Xylem parenchyma is a living cell of the xylem.
Detailed explanation-3: -The only living cells in xylem are the Parenchyma cells. Xylem parenchyma is composed of thin cell walls, large vacuoles, prominent nucleus, and protoplasts. The main function of parenchyma cells of xylem is the storage of carbohydrate, fats and water conduction.
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