Question

Which elements of Xylem are made of dead cells and YET are responsible for the movement of water and minerals in plants?

• A. Tracheids and Xylem parenchyma
• B. Tracheids and Xylem Fibre
• C. Vessels and Xylem parenchyma
• D. Tracheids and Vessels

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Tracheids and Vessels

• The elements of xylem that are made of dead cells and responsible for the movement of water and minerals in plants are tracheids and vessels.

• These are the main conducting cells in the xylem.