Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 33 - The Plant Body - 33.2 - Plant Organs Are Made Up of Three Tissue Systems - 33.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 722: 3

Answer

Tracheids are the major cell type in gymnosperm wood. When tracheid tissues die, they are hollowed out. Vessel elements are cells that are lined up for the transport of fluids. These cells are more evolutionarily advanced than tracheids and create gaps that are wider.

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Tracheids are the major cell type in gymnosperm wood. When tracheid tissues die, they are hollowed out. Vessel elements are cells that are lined up for the transport of fluids. These cells are more evolutionarily advanced than tracheids and create gaps that are wider.
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