Question

What is the difference between xylem and phloem

Answer 1

Xylem transports mineral and water from roots to upper parts of the plant. Phloem transports nutrients and food like amino acids sugar from leaves to growing parts of the plants.

Answer 2

Main Difference. Xylem Phloem are the vascular tissues that transport the food, minerals and water within the plant. Xylemtransport the water and minerals while Phloem transport food and nutrients. The movements in Xylem is unidirectional from roots to aerial parts while the movements in Phloem are bidirectional.