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Xylem and phloem form tissue in plants.


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Conducting tissues:

  1. These are complex permanent tissues. They are also called vascular tissues because they are found in the vascular bundles.
  2. Conducting tissues are made up of more than one type of cell.
  3. Conducting tissues are of two types: xylem and phloem.
  4. Xylem transports water, minerals, and salts from the roots to different parts of the plant and also provides mechanical strength.
  5. Phloem transports food materials from leaves to other parts of the plants and also helps in the storage of food.

Final answer: Xylem and phloem form conducting tissue in plants.


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