Question

Compare and contrast xylem and phloem tissues. Make sure to include at least 3 points about each tissue in your comparison.

Answer 1

Answer:

xylem

• it is made up of mostly dead cells and the only living cell is xylem parenchyma
• it transports water from root system to shoot system
• it works against gravity

phloem

• it is mafe up of mostly living cells and the only dead cells are phloem fibres
• transports food from leaves to different parts of plant and to storage
• it works towards gravity