Question

What are phloem and xylem cells specialised for? What is its function? How are they specialised?

Accepted Answer

Phloem and xylem cells are specialised for transporting substancesThey form phloem and xylem tubes, which transport substances such as food and water around plantsTo form the tubes, the cells are long and joined end to end. Xylem cells are hollow in the center and phloem cells have very few subcellular structures, so that the substances can flow through them.

Front	What are phloem and xylem cells specialised for? What is its function? How are they specialised?
Back	Phloem and xylem cells are specialised for transporting substances They form phloem and xylem tubes, which transport substances such as food and water around plants To form the tubes, the cells are long and joined end to end. Xylem cells are hollow in the center and phloem cells have very few subcellular structures, so that the substances can flow through them.

Cells Phloem Xylem Substances Specialised Form Tubes Function