Complex Permanent Tissues
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Definition
- These are made up of more than one type of cells.
Types
Xylem
- consists of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma and xylem fibers.
- tracheids and vessels help to transport water and minerals from roots to all part of the plant.
Phloem
- consists of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma and phloem fibers.
- The sieve tubes and companion cells transports food from leaves to all parts of the plant.