List out the differences between Xylem and Phloem.

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S.No. Xylem Phloem

1. Consists of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres.
Consists of sieve tubes, companion cell, phloem parenchyma, and phloem fibres.

2. They transport water and minerals vertically from soil to aerial parts of the plant.
They transport food prepared by leaves to other parts of the plant.

3. Most of the cells except xylem parenchyma are dead cells.
Most of the cells except phloem fibres are living cells.

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(A) Radial vascular bundle -	Xylem and phloem on different radii
(B) Bicollateral vascular bundle -	Phloem present on both sides of xylem
(C) Amphivasal vascular bundle -	Phloem surrounds xylem
(D) Conjoint vascular bundle -	Xylem and phloem on same radii

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S.No.	Xylem	Phloem
1.	Consists of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres.	Consists of sieve tubes, companion cell, phloem parenchyma, and phloem fibres.
2.	They transport water and minerals vertically from soil to aerial parts of the plant.	They transport food prepared by leaves to other parts of the plant.
3.	Most of the cells except xylem parenchyma are dead cells.	Most of the cells except phloem fibres are living cells.