Question

what is the difference between phloem and xylem?

Answer 1

Xylem

1) xylem is found deep in the plant.

2) It conducts water or sap.

3) Xylem provides mechanical strength.

4) The conducting cells are dead.

Phloem

1) Xylem is usually situated towards the outer side of plant.

2) It conducts organic food.

3) Phloem has no mechanical function.

4) The conducting cells are living.

Answer 2

phloem transport food to the part of plant and the movement is downward.
xylem transport water to the part of plant and the movement is upward.