`Differentiate between Xylem and Phloem
Answer:
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XYLEM |
PHLOEM |
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Composed of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres |
Composed of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma and phloem fibres |
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Conducts water and minerals |
Conducts water and food |
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Transports only in one direction |
Transports in multiple directions |
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Transportation happens from root to leaves |
Transports food from leaves to other parts of the plant |
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Conduction is done by vessels and tracheids |
Conduction is done by sieve tubes |
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Only Xylem Parenchyma is living and others are dead cells |
Phloem cells are living cells except Phloem fibres |
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Cell walls are hard |
Cell walls are relatively soft |
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Provides additional mechanical support to plants |
Does not provide mechanical support to plants |
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Occupies center of vascular bundle |
Occupies outer side of vascular bundle |
