xylem vessels
What xylem vessels means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Wide, lignified, hollow tubes formed from dead cells with no end walls, lying towards the stem interior and transporting water and mineral ions upward while giving support.
Wide, lignified, hollow tubes towards the inner side of the vascular bundle, carrying water and mineral ions.
Topics that use xylem vessels
- Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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