Question

Differentiate between xylem and phloem.​

Answer 1

Xylem :

• Water and mineral conducting tissue exclusively found in plants .

• Tubuluar in nature . Meaning that look in the form of tubes.

• Most of the cells are dead .

• Unidirectional . Meaning that everything can flow in only one direction .

• Show thick walls.

• Further divided into :

1. Xylem Fibres.
2. Vessels
3. Trachieds
4. Xylem Parenchyma

Phloem :

• Food conducting tissue.

• Have tiny holes in the walls.

• Movement can take place in both directions .

• Further divided into :

1. Phloem Fibres
2. Companion cells
3. Phloem Parenchyma
4. Seive tubes.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Xylem and phloem facilitate the transportation of water, minerals and food throughout the plant. Xylem carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. Whereas, phloem carries the food prepared by the leaves to different parts of the plant.

this is the main difference between Xylem and Phloem...