Plant Vascular Tissue (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What are the two types of vascular tissue in plants?
What are the two types of vascular tissue in plants?
Xylem and phloem
What does xylem tissue transport in plants?
What does xylem tissue transport in plants?
Water and mineral salts
What is the condition of xylem cells when they are mature?
What is the condition of xylem cells when they are mature?
Dead, forming hollow tubes
What is the main function of lignin in xylem tissue?
What is the main function of lignin in xylem tissue?
Prevents collapse under pressure
How do xylem vessels differ from tracheids regarding end walls?
How do xylem vessels differ from tracheids regarding end walls?
Vessels have no end walls
What is the function of pits in xylem tracheids?
What is the function of pits in xylem tracheids?
Allow water to pass between cells
What is the hollow interior of xylem cells called?
What is the hollow interior of xylem cells called?
Lumen
What does phloem tissue primarily transport?
What does phloem tissue primarily transport?
Sugars produced in photosynthesis
What is unique about phloem cells compared to xylem?
What is unique about phloem cells compared to xylem?
They are living tissue
What are the perforated end walls in phloem called?
What are the perforated end walls in phloem called?
Sieve plates
What is the main role of companion cells in phloem?
What is the main role of companion cells in phloem?
Provide metabolic support
Which vascular tissue contains lignin in its cell walls?
Which vascular tissue contains lignin in its cell walls?
Xylem
How does phloem transport differ from xylem transport?
How does phloem transport differ from xylem transport?
Moves in multiple directions as needed