Difference between revisions of "Xylem Tissue"
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: '''Xylem tissue''' transports [[water]] and [[mineral]]s [[Absorb (Biology)|absorbed]] by the [[root]]s up to the [[Leaf|leaves]]. | : '''Xylem tissue''' transports [[water]] and [[mineral]]s [[Absorb (Biology)|absorbed]] by the [[root]]s up to the [[Leaf|leaves]]. | ||
| + | : [[Water]] is transported along the '''xylem''' by a process called [[transpiration]]. | ||
: '''Xylem tissue''' supports the [[stem]] of the [[plant]] making it harder to bend under its own [[weight]]. | : '''Xylem tissue''' supports the [[stem]] of the [[plant]] making it harder to bend under its own [[weight]]. | ||
: The '''xylem tissue''' is formed when [[Xylem Cell|xylem cells]] create a [[chemical]] called [[lignin]] which builds up in a spiral shape around the [[Cell Wall|cell wall]]. The [[Xylem Cell|xylem cells]] then die to leave behind hollow tubes supported by the spiral of [[lignin]]. | : The '''xylem tissue''' is formed when [[Xylem Cell|xylem cells]] create a [[chemical]] called [[lignin]] which builds up in a spiral shape around the [[Cell Wall|cell wall]]. The [[Xylem Cell|xylem cells]] then die to leave behind hollow tubes supported by the spiral of [[lignin]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:37, 9 November 2018
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Xylem Tissue is a tissue used in the transport of water in plants.
About Xylem Tissue
- Xylem tissue is made of xylem cells which have died to form hollow tubes.
- Xylem tissue transports water and minerals absorbed by the roots up to the leaves.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Xylem Tissue is a tissue used in the transport of water in plants.
About Xylem Tissue
- Xylem tissue transports water and minerals absorbed by the roots up to the leaves.
- Water is transported along the xylem by a process called transpiration.
- Xylem tissue supports the stem of the plant making it harder to bend under its own weight.
- The xylem tissue is formed when xylem cells create a chemical called lignin which builds up in a spiral shape around the cell wall. The xylem cells then die to leave behind hollow tubes supported by the spiral of lignin.