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What is xylem tissue? Name the two kinds of cells in xylem tissue. State whether these cells are living or dead.

Xylem is a conducting tissue of plants which carry water and minerals from the soils to the various of the plant body. Xylem is made up of xylem vessels and tracheids which are non-living cells.


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