Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Structure of transport tissues

Structure of transport tissues — practice question

Which characteristics of companion cells and xylem vessel elements enable them to carry out their functions effectively?

  • Acompanion cells: transport contents of cell in one direction only; xylem vessel elements: lignified walls provide support
  • Bcompanion cells: cellulose walls provide support; xylem vessel elements: nuclei allow cell division
  • Ccompanion cells: nuclei allow cell division; xylem vessel elements: gaps between cells allow rapid transport
  • Dcompanion cells: numerous mitochondria supply energy; xylem vessel elements: absence of cytoplasm allows mass flow

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