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Plant Anatomy: Tyloses and Pits

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What is the function of tyloses in vessel members?

To strengthen cell walls

To increase pit diameter

To block water movement (correct)

To facilitate water movement

What are pits characterized by?

Lack of secondary layers

Thicker cell walls

Relatively thinner portions of the cell wall (correct)

No communication between adjacent cells

What type of cells form tyloses?

Collenchyma cells

Parenchyma cells (correct)

Sclerenchyma cells

Epidermal cells

What is the purpose of pits in cell walls?

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In which type of cell walls are pits typically found?

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Tyloses and Pits

Tyloses are balloon-like outgrowths of parenchyma cells that obstruct water movement by bulging through the circular bordered pits of vessel members.
Pits are relatively thinner areas of the cell wall that allow adjacent cells to communicate and exchange fluids.
Pits are characteristic features of cell walls with secondary layers.

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Learn about tyloses, balloon-like outgrowths of parenchyma cells, and pits, thinner portions of cell walls that facilitate cell communication and fluid exchange in plant anatomy.