Question

Differentiate between xylem and phloem w.r.t conduction and conducting channels.

Answer 1

Xylem:

1. It is a type of complex tissue found in plants that is responsible for the transportation of water and minerals from roots to other parts of the plant.

Phloem:

1. It is a type of complex tissue found in plants that is responsible for the transportation of food from roots to other parts of the plant.

Difference between xylem and phloem w.r.t conduction and conducting channels:

Characteristics	Xylem	Phloem
Conduction	1. Conducts water and minerals	1.Conducts food materials
Conducting channels	2. Tracheids and vessels	2. Sieve tubes