write difference between xylem and phloem. give me 5 points.
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Explanation:
Xylem tissues are tubular-shaped structure, with the absence of cross walls. This tissue resembles the shape of a star.
Phloem tissues are elongated, tubular-shaped structures that include thin sieve tubes with walls.
Xylem occupies the centre of the vascular bundle.
Phloem is located on the outer side of the vascular bundle.
Xylem fibres are smaller.
Phloem fibres are larger.
phloem They are present in leaves, stems, and roots. They are present in leaves, roots, stems but transports and grow in fruits seeds and roots.
xylemThese tissues move in a Unidirectional. (only in one direction – upward direction)
phloemThese tissues move in a Bidirectional. (both ways – up and down)
xylem They live with hollow dead cells.
phloem They live with cytoplasm without the nucleus.
Answer:
Xylem transport water while Phloem transport Food.
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