Question

Difference between transport of materials in xylem and phloem.10th

Answer 1

XYLEM transports water
this movement is in one direction only
PHLOEM transports food
it is bidirectional movement

Answer 2

Xylem :-

1. Transport of water and minerals occurs in roots to leaves.

2. Conduction of water and minerals takes place through xylem vessels and tracheids .

Phloem :-

1. Transport of food occurs in leaves to other parts of plant.

2. Conduction of food takes place through sieve tube and companion cells.