Wednesday, May 8, 2013

What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem

12. What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?

Transport of materials in xylem
Transport of materials in phloem
Xylem tissue helps in the transport of water and minerals.
Phloem tissue helps in the transport of food.
Water is transported upwards from roots to aerial parts of plants
Food is transported in both upward and downward directions.
Transport in xylem requires physical forces such as transpiration pull.
Transport of food in phloem requires energy in the form of ATP.

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