Question
differences between : Xylem tissue and Phloem tissue

Answer

Xylem tissue Phloem tissue
$1$. It transports water and mineral ions absorbed by the roots to different parts of the plant. $1$. It transports organic products of photosynthesis from the leaves to different parts of the plant.
$2$. The principal conducting elements of xylem are tracheids and tracheae (vessels). $2$. The principal conducting elements of phloem are sieve cells and sieve tubes with companion cells.
$૩$. The conduction occurs only in upward direction. $3$. The conduction occurs in both upward and downward directions.
$4$. It conducts only water and mineral ions. $4$. Along with the sugars it conducts amino acids, plant hormones and several other substances.
$5$. For conduction of water in the xylem, the suction force due to transpiration is the principal force. $5$. For conduction of organic food substances the energy required is obtained from ATP.

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