Multiple choice

Xylem vessels are made up of dead cells called __________________.

  1. vessel elements

  2. vessel cells

  3. dead elements

  4. none of these

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Explanation

Xylem vessels consist of vessel elements that are dead at maturity, forming long continuous tubes for water transport. These cells lose their protoplasm and end walls to create efficient pipelines.