Distinguish between the following:
Protoxylem and metaxylem

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Solution

The xylem which is formed earlier is called protoxylem, while the xylem which is formed later is called metaxylem. Vessel elements of protoxylem are smaller in diameter, while those of metaxylem are bigger in diameter.

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