AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy · 8464
Specification 4.1.1.3, 4.2.3.1, 4.2.3.2 · Paper 1
Plant transport tissue containing hollow vessels that carry water and dissolved mineral ions from the roots towards the leaves and help support the plant.
Revise: Cell specialisationAfter roots absorb water and mineral ions, xylem vessels transport them upwards towards the leaves. Their structure resembles a continuous pipe.
- Revise: Plant tissues
- Revise: Plant transport structures and processes
Plant transport tissue made of hollow tubes strengthened by lignin, carrying water and mineral ions from roots to stems and leaves.