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.