Question
Distinguish between the following. Xylem and Phloem.
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Answer
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S. No.
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Xylem
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Phloem
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$(i)$
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It transports water from roots to different parts of plant.
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It transports food from the leaves to different parts of plant.
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$(ii)$
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The movement of water is unidirectional.
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The movement of food is bidirectional.
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$(iii)$
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It is a living tissue.
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It is non-living at maturity.
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