Question

What are the different between the transport of material in xylem and phloem

Answer 1

Xylem tissue helps in the transport of water and minerals. Phloem tissue helps in the transport of food.Transport in xylem requires physical forces such as transpiration pull.Transport of food in phloem requires energy in the form of ATP.

Answer 2

Xylem transports water and minerals from roots to leaves.

Phloem transports the food materials from leaves to other parts of the plant.