Vessel Formation in Plants

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Which part of the plant body is known as the protoxylem?

  • Roots
  • Flowers
  • Stems (correct)
  • Leaves

What happens to the end walls of a mature vessel cell?

  • They become thicker
  • They remain unchanged
  • They break down completely (correct)
  • They become more flexible

Why does a fully mature xylem cell have no cytoplasm and nucleus?

  • To prevent water loss
  • To facilitate programmed cell death (correct)
  • To allow for nutrient transport
  • To make the cell wall thicker

Which type of cell is found in the xylem of gymnosperms?

<p>Tracheid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is found in the phloem of angiosperms?

<p>Sieve tube (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is associated with sieve tubes in angiosperms?

<p>Companion cell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell in the phloem lacks a nucleus?

<p>Sieve tube (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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