Question

Xylem transports the sap upwards only while phloem transports food in both directions. Why is there a difference

Answer 1

Hey mate,

=>Xylem transports water and minerals from roots to aerial parts of the plant.

=>The main conducting cells in the xylem are vessels.

=>Xylem vessels are dead cells.

Where,

=>Phloem transports food materials from leaves to storage organs and growing parts of the body .

=>The main conducting cells in the phloem are sieve tubes.

=>Sieve tubes are living cells.

Hope it will help you.

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Answer 2

hola mate..!!

answer:-

Xylem transports water and minerals from roots to aerial parts of the plant.

The main conducting cells in the xylem are vessels.

WHILE,

Phloem transports food materials from leaves to storage organs and growing parts of the body .

The main conducting cells in the phloem are sieve tubes.