Question

What are the differences and similarities between xylem and phloem

Answer 1

Ans. Xylem and phloem are the two types of vascular tissues, present in plants and together constitute vascular bundles.

Difference between xylem and phloem are :-

Xylem transports only minerals and water from the roots. The flow is unidirectional.

Phloem transports food materials that are prepared by the green parts of the plants to other parts of plant. The flow of material in phloem is bidirectional.

Xylem is mainly made up of dead cells and parenchyma is the only living cells present, whereas phloem mainly contains living cells and fibres are the only dead cells.

Similarities between xylem and phloem are :-

1) Cell wall is made up of cellulose of both xylem and phloem.

2) Both contains chloroplast.

3) Both Xylem and phloem contains parenchymatous cells