👉 The term "protoxylem" is a simplified representation of the actual cell structure in plant cells. It's a layer of specialized tissues that surrounds the xylem, which is the part of the stem where water and other nutrients are exchanged with the soil. In simpler terms, protoxylem refers to the part of the plant cell that contains the xylem vessels (the tiny tubes) for transporting water and minerals from the soil into the plant. It's a specialized layer that
