Question

7. What is the difference in the direction of
transport of substances in the xylem and the
phloem?(answer in short)....
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Answer 1

Answer:

Xylem in plants transport water and nutrients from the roots to the other parts of the plant. The roots are the bottom most part of the plant. Hence, the direction is opposite to the pull of gravity. Whereas the phloem transports food from the leaves to the other parts of the plant. Since, the leaves are one of the aerial parts of the plant and present at the top, the direction if flow is downwards.

Answer 2

Answer:

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The movement of xylem is unidirectional, while the movement of phloem is bidirectional.