Question

write 4 differences between xylem and phloem.

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Answer 1

answer :Xylem and phloem facilitate the transportation of water, minerals and food throughout the plant. Xylem carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. Whereas, phloem carries the food prepared by the leaves to different parts of the plant.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Meaning :

1.) Xylem is the complex tissue of plants, responsible for transporting water and other nutrients to the plants.

Phloem is living tissue, responsible for transporting food and other organic materials.

2.)Contains:

Dead cells (parenchyma is the only living cells present in the xylem). Mainly contains living cells (fibers are the only dead cells in the phloem).

3.)Comprises:

Xylem vessels :fibre and tracheids. Phloem fibers, sieve tubes, sieve cells, phloem parenchyma and companion cells.

4.)Found:

Xylem is located in the centre of the vascular bundle, deep in the plant. Phloem is located on the outer side of the vascular bundle.

5.)Kind of movement :

Xylem:Unidirectional.

Phloem:Bidirectional.

6.)Role :

Xylem transports only minerals and waters from the roots. Phloem transports food materials that are prepared by the green parts of the plants to other parts of the plant.

7.) Provision:

Xylem:Provide mechanical support.

Phloem:Does not provide mechanical support.

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