Differentiate between movement of substance in xylem and phloem

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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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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.