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What is the origin of the word 'xylem'?
What is the origin of the word 'xylem'?
- Latin word 'xylum', meaning 'transport'
- Sanskrit word 'xyla', meaning 'plant'
- Ancient Greek word ξύλον (xylon), meaning 'wood' (correct)
- Old English word 'xylem', meaning 'vessel'
What is the basic function of xylem?
What is the basic function of xylem?
- Transport nutrients from leaves to roots
- Aid in photosynthesis
- Produce wood in the plant
- Transport water from roots to stems and leaves (correct)
What are the two most distinctive xylem cells for water transport?
What are the two most distinctive xylem cells for water transport?
- Fibers and sieve tube elements
- Pith and cortex cells
- Tracheids and vessel elements (correct)
- Phloem and parenchyma cells
Where can xylem be found in woody plants?
Where can xylem be found in woody plants?
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Which cells are found in xylem apart from tracheary elements?
Which cells are found in xylem apart from tracheary elements?
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