Xilema

The video tutorial explains the process of transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves in plants. It highlights the role of xylem vessels, which are primarily composed of dead, hollow plant cells joined to form continuous tubes, in facilitating this transport.

What is the primary function of xylem vessels in plants?

• Storing nutrients

• Providing structural support

• Producing food through photosynthesis

• Transporting water and minerals from roots to leaves

Which part of the plant is responsible for transporting water to the leaves?

• Stomata

• Chloroplasts

• Xylem

• Phloem

What are xylem vessels mainly composed of?

• Mineral deposits

• Dead hollow plant cells

• Living plant cells

• Water molecules

How are the plant cells in xylem vessels arranged?

• Joined at their ends to form continuous tubes

• In a circular formation

• In a spiral pattern

• In random clusters

What characteristic of xylem vessels allows them to efficiently transport water?

• Their spiral shape

• Their continuous tube formation

• Their ability to photosynthesize

• Their nutrient storage capacity