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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.
- 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.