Plant Tissues: Xylem

What is the main function of xylem tissue in plants?

• Producing flowers and fruits

• Conducting photosynthesis

• Transporting water and minerals

• Supporting the plant structure

What are the two types of cells found in xylem tissue?

• Phloem and cambium

• Roots and leaves

• Stems and flowers

• Tracheids and vessel elements

Where is xylem tissue typically located in a plant?

• In the roots, stems, and leaves

• In the soil beneath the plant

• Only in the flowers

• In the air around the plant

What is the role of tracheids in xylem tissue?

• Producing flowers

• Photosynthesis

• Water conduction and mechanical support

• Storing nutrients

What is the role of vessel elements in xylem tissue?

• Transporting water and minerals

• Regulating water and nutrient intake

• Producing sugars through photosynthesis

• Supporting the plant structure

How does xylem tissue contribute to the process of transpiration?

• Xylem tissue helps in the process of photosynthesis by producing glucose for transpiration.

• Xylem tissue transports carbon dioxide from the leaves to the roots for transpiration.

• Xylem tissue stores water and minerals in the roots for transpiration.

• Xylem tissue transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves for transpiration.

What is the composition of the cell walls in xylem tissue?

• Lipids, amino acids, and sugars

• Protein, starch, and pectin

• Chitin, cellulose, and lignin

• Lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose

What is the significance of xylem tissue in providing mechanical support to plants?

• It stores water and nutrients

• It forms a strong, rigid structure to maintain the plant's upright position.

• It provides insulation to the plant

• It helps in photosynthesis

How does xylem tissue transport water and minerals throughout the plant?

• Osmosis and photosynthesis

• Guttation and leaf abscission

• Root pressure and cell division

• Capillary action and transpiration pull

What are the factors that can affect the function of xylem tissue in plants?

• Amount of sunlight

• Type of soil

• Presence of insects

• Water availability, temperature, and environmental stress