Question

question 101 part | -- of 2 pointsshow instructionsvessel elementstracheidssieve-tube elementssclerenchyma cellsparenchyma cells1. the cells called __ perform photosynthesis and cellular respiration. they are the most abundant type of cell in a typical plant body.2. the cells called die as they mature, forming a rigid skeleton that helps support a growing plant.3. are long, thin water-conducting cells with tapered ends.4. are short, wide water-conducting cells.5. food-conducting cells called __ are arranged end-to-end in phloem tissue.

Explanation:

1. Parenchyma cells are the most abundant plant cells, carrying out photosynthesis and respiration.
2. Sclerenchyma cells die at maturity, forming rigid support structures.
3. Tracheids are long, narrow water-conducting cells with tapered ends.
4. Vessel elements are short, wide water-conducting cells.
5. Sieve-tube elements are the food-conducting cells in phloem, arranged end-to-end.

Answer:

1. parenchyma cells
2. sclerenchyma cells
3. tracheids
4. vessel elements
5. sieve-tube elements