Write any two differences between movement of materials through xylem and phloem.

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Movement in Xylem Movement in Phloem

It is the movement of minerals and water from the roots to the leaves in plants. It is the movement of materials between different parts of a plant.

Movement in the xylem is unidirectional. Movement in the phloem can be bidirectional.

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Movement in Xylem	Movement in Phloem
It is the movement of minerals and water from the roots to the leaves in plants.	It is the movement of materials between different parts of a plant.
Movement in the xylem is unidirectional.	Movement in the phloem can be bidirectional.