Question

distinguish between xylem and phloem based on following characteristic :

•components

•functions ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Phloem is living tissue, responsible for transporting food and other organic materials. Xylem consists of dead cells (parenchyma is the only living cells present in the xylem). Pholem mainly contains living cells (fibres are the only dead cells in the phloem). They comprise of xylem vessels, fibre and tracheids.

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Answer 2

Answer:

xylem: It is located in the center of the vascular bundle. xylem fibres are smaller. the present in roots,stems and leaves. phloem: It is located in the outer side of the vascular bundle. phloem fibres are larger. they are present in which stems and leaves which later transports and grow in roots,fruits and seeds