Question

Xylem transport water and minerals upwards only whereas phloem transports food in
all directions. Why do you think there is a difference?

Answer 1

xylem absorbs water from ground which is downside so it transport water from downside to upside whereas phloem absorbs food that are made from leaves that are in upper portion so it transports the food from upper portion to the whole body that is to the down portion

Answer 2

Hlw mate!!

There is a big difference in both the transports .Xylem transports water unidirectionally as it is required most by the leaves ...Phloem transports food in all directions as it is absorbed as minerals from soil and also made in leaves as glucose ..so through leaves it transports to growing parts of stem and roots and from roots to upper parts where those minerals are required..so food transport is in the direction which it is nexessary.whereas water is transported unidirectional only


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