Question

what is difference between xylem and phloem in terms of transportation in plants

Answer 1

Xylem transports water and minerals from soil to green part of plants, while Phloem transports food from leaves (green part) to different parts of the plant body.

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.