Specialised Plant Cells - Xylem
Biology: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 8.1.2
Xylem Cell
The xylem is specialised to transport water up the stem of a plant and into the leaves.
Open ended cells
- Xylem vessels are made up of a series of connected dead xylem cells.
- The end walls of the dead cells are broken to allow water to move through.
Lignin
- Lignin (a substance) strengthens the cell walls of xylem cells.
Test yourself on Specialised Plant Cells - Xylem
Which of the following cell types is "dead"?
Why are xylem cells' end walls broken?