Differentiate between xylem and phloem.

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Xylem Phloem

It is the complex tissue involved in transporting water and other nutrients to the plants.

It is the complex tissue involved in transporting food and other organic materials.

Xylem is made up of dead cells (parenchyma is the only living cell).

Phloem is mainly made up of living cells (fibers are the only dead cells).

Unidirectional

Bidirectional

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Xylem	Phloem
It is the complex tissue involved in transporting water and other nutrients to the plants.	It is the complex tissue involved in transporting food and other organic materials.
Xylem is made up of dead cells (parenchyma is the only living cell).	Phloem is mainly made up of living cells (fibers are the only dead cells).
Unidirectional	Bidirectional