Question

State two ways in which phloem is functionally different from xylem?

Answer 1

Phloem is a living tissue that transports food from its manufacturing site, leaves to other parts of the plant. Xylem is non living at maturity that transports water and nutrients. Xylem transports water and nutrients unidirectionally from roots to higher parts of plants, whereas phloem transports food in any direction within the plant.