Outline the structural adaptation of the xylem vessel for long distance transport to water and mineral salts?
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- Had elongated cylindrical cells connected end- to –end to form a continuous pipe/ vessel.
- Has a dead cell with no protoplasm to create room for unimpeded flow of water.
- Walls of its cells are highly lignified and therefore, water –tight to avoid leakage during transport.
- Tubes narrow and lignified to increase capillarity
- End- walls of the cells are completely dissolved to form a continuous open pipe/vessel to allow easy flow of water.
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