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Vascular Tissue in Plants

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What is the primary function of phloem tissue?

Storage of food

Water absorption

Structural support

Transportation of sugars (correct)

What is the role of companion cells in phloem tissue?

Actively loading sugars into sieve tube elements (correct)

Storing food reserves

Providing structural support

Absorbing water and minerals

Which type of cell in phloem tissue is responsible for providing support?

Companion cells

Phloem parenchyma

Sieve tube elements

Phloem fibres (correct)

How does water move upwards through xylem vessels?

By capillary action Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing factor between xylem and phloem tissue regarding movement?

Xylem facilitates bidirectional movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of xylem parenchyma cells?

Storage of food Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of xylem tissue?

Transporting water and minerals from roots to the rest of the plant Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells in xylem tissue are long cylindrical tube-like dead cells with lignified cell walls?

Xylem vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of phloem tissue?

Transporting organic compounds produced during photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of xylem vessels and tracheids?

Long tapering lignified dead cells Signup and view all the answers

In the vascular bundles of a plant, what does xylem tissue do?

Transport water and minerals Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes xylem fibers from xylem vessels and tracheids?

They are dead cells with mechanical strength function Signup and view all the answers