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Xylem Cell

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A magnified image of a plant vein with xylem cells dyed orange.

A xylem cell is a specialised cell which is used to form tubes in the plant to transport water.

Adaptations of Xylem Cells

Xylem cells have a large vacuole that joins with the vacuole of the next xylem cell to create a tube.
Xylem cells die leaving only the cell wall and a hollow tube.

About Xylem Cells

Xylem cells are specialised to create a tube that transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.
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References

AQA

Xylem cells, page 14, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
Xylem cells, page 14, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
Xylem cells, pages 32, 85, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
Xylem cells, pages 32, 91, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA

Edexcel

Xylem cells, page 34, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel