Question: is xylem parenchyma living or dead?
Answer: The xylem tissue moves water and nutrients to various parts of the plant such as shoots and leaves. Its major components include xylem parenchyma, xylem fibers, tracheids, and xylem vessels. The xylem parenchyma is comprised of parenchyma cells. Parenchyma cells are the only living cells in the xylem.