Write the difference between endarch and exarch.

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Endarch xylem:
It refers to the development from the center such as it possesses old cells towards the periphery.
Exarch xylem:
It refers to the development, which begins from the periphery, and thus has old cells present towards the center.
Endarch Xylem Exarch Xylem
1. It is the arrangement in which the protoxylem is directed towards the center and the metaxylem towards the periphery. 1. It is the arrangement in which the protoxylem is directed towards the periphery and the metaxylem towards the center.
2. In this the development of the xylem has a centrifugal pattern. 2. In this the development of the xylem follows the centripetal pattern.
3. It is found in the stem of flowering plants. 3. It is found in the roots of the majority of plants.

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Endarch Xylem	Exarch Xylem
1. It is the arrangement in which the protoxylem is directed towards the center and the metaxylem towards the periphery.	1. It is the arrangement in which the protoxylem is directed towards the periphery and the metaxylem towards the center.
2. In this the development of the xylem has a centrifugal pattern.	2. In this the development of the xylem follows the centripetal pattern.
3. It is found in the stem of flowering plants.	3. It is found in the roots of the majority of plants.