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what is xylem and phloem​

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Answered by Aurusin
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Xylem :-

  1. They are dead with hollow cells, which consist of only cell wall.
  2. They play a vital role in transporting water and dissolved nutrients from the roots to all parts of a plant.
  3. They transport the nutrients in the upward direction .i.e. from the root to the stem, leaves and flower.
  4. Xylem is also called as water-conducting cells.

Phloem :-

  1. They are live cells, which lack nucleus and other organelles.
  2. They transport dissolved organic food materials (sugars) from the leaves to all parts of a plant.
  3. They transport the nutrients in the downward direction .i.e. from the leaves to the different parts of the plant.
  4. Phloem is also called as sugar-conducting cells.
Answered by srivastavaprakarsh7
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Answer:

Xylem and Phloem are the vascular bundles of the plant. Xylem helps in active transport of water and minerals from the roots up to the the leaves whereas Phloem helps in transportation of food materials which are produced in the leaf to the other parts of the plant.

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