Question

Differentiate between xylem and phloem w,r,t function and components.

Answer 1

Xylem:

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

Phloem:

1. It is a kind of complex tissue found in plants.
2. It is responsible for the transportation of food materials from leaves to other parts of the plant.

Difference between xylem and phloem w.r.t function and components:

Characteristics	Xylem	Phloem
Function	1.Transports water and minerals from roots to other parts of plant	1. Transports food materials from leaves to other parts of plant
Components	2. Tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma, and xylem fibres	2. Sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma, and phloem fibres