Question

______________________and _______________are conducting tissues in plants.

• A. Xylem
• B. Phloem

Answer 1

Xylem:

1. Xylem is mostly made up of dead cells.
2. It is present from the root to the tip of the plant.
3. Its main function is the conduction of water and minerals from the roots to all the parts of the plant.
4. The movement of water is unidirectional.

Phloem:

1. Phloem is made up of living cells.
2. It helps in the transportation of food materials from leaves to all parts of the plant.
3. It helps in the storage of food materials.
4. The movement of the food components in the phloem is bi-directional.

Final answer: Xylem and Phloem are conducting tissues in plants.