Question

what are difference between the transport of material in xylem and phloem?

Answer 1

Xylem transport is different from phloem because xylem transport water and minerals from up to down or downwards and Phloem transport food material from down to up or upwards .

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.