Anatomy and Morphology of Plants
Tracheids differ from other tracheary elements in
Name the different components of xylem and draw the living component of it.
The different components of the xylem are xylem parenchyma, xylem sclerenchyma (fibres), vessels, and tracheids.
Out of the four components, the xylem parenchyma is living, while the rest of the components are dead and lignified.
Tracheids differ from other tracheary elements in
All the xylem elements, when mature, are dead except
Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes. Column I Column II Vessels Cells are living, with thin cellulosic cell walls Tracheids Cells possess highly thickened walls with obliterated central lumen Xylem fibres Individual members are interconnected through perforations in their common walls Xylem parenchyma Elongated tube-like cells with thick, lignified walls and tapering ends
In conifers fibres are likely to be absent in
A vessel less piece of stem possessing prominent sieve tubes would belong to
Conducting cells called ________ elements are the part of xylem where water and minerals are transported.
In pteridophytes and gymnosperms the xylem tissue consists mainly of
Xylem transports _____ and ______ from soil.
Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F) The older xylem tissue does not participate in transport
The water cavity in the xylem of maize stem is?