Xylem

The video explains the system of tubes in plants responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves. It highlights the role of xylem vessels, which are composed of hollow dead plant cells joined end to end to form continuous tubes.

What is the primary function of the system of tubes inside plants?

• To support the plant structure

• To store food

• To produce flowers

• To transport water and minerals

Which part of the plant does the transport system start from?

• Flowers

• Roots

• Stem

• Leaves

What are xylem vessels primarily made of?

• Water

• Living plant cells

• Hollow dead plant cells

• Minerals

How are xylem vessels structured to form continuous tubes?

• They are stacked randomly

• They are joined end to end

• They are intertwined

• They are layered

What is the role of xylem vessels in plants?

• To transport water and dissolved minerals

• To photosynthesize

• To transport nutrients

• To produce seeds