The xylem:Group of answer choicesProtects plant organs from water lossIs composed of tracheids and/or vessel elementsIs composed of cells that are actively alive to channel sugarsIs composed of pith and cortex cells
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The xylem:Group of answer choicesProtects plant organs from water lossIs composed of tracheids and/or vessel elementsIs composed of cells that are actively alive to channel sugarsIs composed of pith and cortex cells
Solution
The xylem is composed of tracheids and/or vessel elements. This is the correct answer because xylem is a type of tissue in vascular plants that transports water and some nutrients from the roots to the leaves. It is made up of several types of cells, including tracheids and vessel elements. These cells are typically dead at maturity, providing a hollow tube for the transport of water. The other options are not correct because xylem does not protect plant organs from water loss, is not composed of cells that are actively alive to channel sugars, and is not composed of pith and cortex cells.
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