2.5.7

Transpiration Tissues - Xylem Cells

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Xylem Cells

Water and minerals are transported in xylem vessels up the stem and into the leaves. Xylem cells are well adapted for this function:

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Lignin

  • Lignin in the cell wall strengthens and waterproofs the elongated cells.
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No end walls

  • Having no end walls means that successive cells form a long tube for ease of transport.
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Dead

  • Xylem cells are dead, meaning that the tubes are hollow and, therefore, their resistance to water flow is low.

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1Cell Biology

1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

1.3Transport in Cells

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2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

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2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

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