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Question Question 5
xylem and phloem
| Sl. No. | Xylem | Phloem |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Transports water and minerals absorbed by the roots to other plant parts. | Transports food manufactured in the leaves to other plant parts. |
| 2. | Consists mainly of dead cells. | Consists mainly of living cells. |
| 3. | Conduction is unidirectional i.e. only upwards from the roots. | Bidirectional conduction i.e. both upwards and downwards from the leaves. |
| 4. | Located on the inner side of the vascular bundle. | Located on outer side of the vascular bundle. |