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NEET Questions / Botany / Anatomy of Flowering Plants / Xylem
A researcher is studying the transport of water in a genetically modified plant where the lignin biosynthesis pathway is disrupted. Which of the following is the MOST likely consequence observed in the xylem of this plant?
Increased tensile strength of xylem vessels and enhanced water transport
Collapsed xylem vessels and reduced water transport efficiency
No significant change in xylem structure or water transport
Increased flexibility of xylem vessels and improved water transport under stress
Which specific characteristic of bordered pits in xylem tracheids facilitates the unidirectional flow of water while also preventing the spread of air embolisms?
Thickened secondary cell walls surrounding the pits
Presence of a torus and a flexible pit membrane
Overlapping arrangement of tracheids
Presence of tyloses within the tracheids
In a plant experiencing severe drought, which adaptation related to xylem anatomy would MOST effectively minimize the risk of cavitation?
Wider xylem vessels for increased water storage
Thinner xylem walls for increased flexibility
Narrower xylem vessels with thicker walls
Increased number of bordered pits for inter-vessel water transfer
The protoxylem and metaxylem in a plant stem differ primarily in:
Their cellular composition (tracheids vs. vessel elements)
The timing of their differentiation and the extent of secondary wall thickening
Their location within the vascular bundle
Their function in water transport versus nutrient transport
Which of the following BEST explains why the ascent of sap in tall trees is primarily attributed to the cohesion-tension theory rather than root pressure?
Root pressure only operates during the night
Root pressure is primarily involved in nutrient transport, not water transport
Root pressure alone cannot generate sufficient pressure to overcome the gravitational force in tall trees
The cohesion-tension theory is more energy-efficient than root pressure
How does the arrangement of cellulose microfibrils in the secondary cell walls of xylem vessels contribute to their function?
Facilitates rapid water flow through the vessel lumen
Increases the flexibility of the vessel walls
Provides strength and prevents collapse under negative pressure
Regulates the passage of ions and nutrients into the xylem sap
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding xylem parenchyma?
They store food materials like starch and fats.
They assist in radial conduction of water.
They are primarily responsible for mechanical support.
They aid in lateral conduction of water.
The main function of xylem vessels is:
Storage of food.
Conduction of water and minerals.
Providing mechanical support.
Translocation of sugars.
Which cell type in xylem provides mechanical strength and support to the plant?
Xylem parenchyma
Tracheids
Xylem vessels
Xylem fibres
What is the primary function of tracheids in xylem?
Storing food materials
Conducting sugars
Conducting water and providing mechanical support
Secreting resin and gums
