Question

The difference between xylem and phloem is a) Xylem transports the food prepared by leaves whereas phloem transports water and minerals absorbed by roots. b) Xylem transports water and minerals absorbed by roots whereas phloem transports food prepared by leaves c) Xylem transports food, water and minerals whereas phloem stores food. d) Xylem stores food whereas phloem transports food, water and minerals

Answer 1

Option B is the correct answer

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.