Question

write difference between transport of materials in xylem and phloem

Answer 1

xylem:- it is used for transportation of water and it only flows in downward direction.
phloem:- it is used for the transportation of food material and it flows on both the direction downward and upward.

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.