Question
Why are xylem and phloem called complex tissues? How are they different from one other?
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Answer
Both xylem and phloem consist of more than one type of cells, which coordinate to perform a common function.
Xylem | Phloem |
Consists of tracheids, vessels, xylem, parenchyma and xylem fibers. | Consist of sieve tubes, comanion cell, phloem parenchyma and phloem fibers. |
They transport water and minerals vertically from soli to parts of plant. | They transport parensport food from leaves tp other parts of the plant. |
Most of the cells except xylem parenchyma are dead cells. | Most of the cells except phloem fiberes are living cells. |
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