What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?
Answer:
It is usually made up of dead cells. It is usually made up of living cells.3.The cell wall of xylem is thick. The cell wall of phloem is thin.4.The cell wall of phloem is made up of cellulose.5.It helps in the passive transport of water. It helps in the active transport of sugar and food.
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Xylem |
Phloem |
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It carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. |
It carries food from the leaves to thegrowing organs and the storage organs. |
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There are 2 kinds of elements of the xylem tissue : Xylem vessels and xylem tracheids. |
There is one element: Sieve tubes. |
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It is usually made up of dead cells called tracheids. |
It is usually made up of living cells called sieve tubes. |
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The cell wall of xylem is thick. |
The cell wall of phloem is thin. |
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The cell wall is made up of lignin. |
The cell wall is made up of cellulose. |
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It helps in the passive transport of water and minerals. |
It helps in the active transport of sugar and food. |
