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Question 12:
What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?
Transport of materials in xylem | Transport of materials in phloem | ||
(i) | Xylem tissue helps in the transport of water and minerals. | (i) | Phloem tissue helps in the transport of food. |
(ii) | Water is transported upwards from roots to all other plant parts. | (ii) | Food is transported in both upward and downward directions. |
(iii) | Transport in xylem occurs with the help of simple physical forces such as transpiration pull. | (iii) | Transport of food in phloem requires energy in the form of ATP. |
