Biology
Biology
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ISBN: 9781260487947
Author: BROOKER
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Chapter 39.4, Problem 2CC
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To predict: The structural features of the vessel elements that explain the vulnerability of vessels to embolism by blockage by air bubbles.

Introduction: The vessel components are a part of xylem tissue that helps in the conduction of water and minerals through various parts of the plant body. These are exclusive feature of the vascular plants especially angiosperms as they are absent from few of the varieties of gymnosperms.

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