Question

write 5 differences between xylem and phloem

Answer 1

Answer:

Xylem is the complex, dead and permanent tissue responsible for carrying nutrients and water, whereas phloem is the soft and permanent tissue play its role in transporting the food and other organic material produced by the green parts especially leaves by the process of photosynthesis.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)Kind of movement Unidirectional. Bidirectional

Answer 2

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XYLEM:

Xylem tissues are the tubular-shaped structure, with the absence of cross walls. This tissue resembles the shape of a star.

It is located in the centre of the vascular bundle.

Xylem fibres are smaller.

They are present in roots, stems and leaves.

These tissues move in a Unidirectional. (only in one direction – upward direction)

PHLOEM:

Phloem tissues are tubular-shaped, elongated, structures with the presence of walls with thin sieve tubes.

It is located on the outer side of the vascular bundle.

Phloem fibres are larger.

They are present in stems and leaves, which later transports and grow in roots, fruits and seeds.

These tissues move in a Bidirectional. (both ways – up and down)