How is transport of water in xylem tissue different from translocation of food in phloem tissue

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Transport of water by xylem tissue always takes place in upward direction from roots to tip. But translocation of food by phloem takes place in different directions to the various parts of the plant body from leaf. Xylem transports water and mineral salts whereas phloem transports sugar and amino acids.

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Name the tissue in plants that is involved in the transportation of food (Xylem/ Phloem).

(a) What is transpiration ?
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Q. Phloem tissue helps in transfer of food to different parts of plant and Xylem tissue helps in transfer of water and minerals to different parts of the plant.

Explain translocation in phloem tissue.

Phloem is the tissue in plants that help in organic translocation.

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