write the difference between xylem and phloem
Answers
Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to aerial parts of the plant. Phloem transports sugars that are synthesized in the green parts of the plant to the other parts.
SITUATED IN
Xylem occupies the center of the vascular bundle. Phloem occupies outer side of the vascular bundle.
MADE UP OF
Xylem vessels are made up of lignin and Cellulose. Phloem is composed of five types of cells.
COMPOSED OF
Xylem comprises of fiber, xylem vessels and tracheids. Phloem comprises of sieve cells, sieve tubes, companion cells, Phloem fibers and phloem parenchyma.
HELP
Xylem helps the plants by giving mechanical strength to the plants. Phloem won't give any mechanical strength to the plants.
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.
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