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What are the difference between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem ?

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Xylem
• Xylem tissue helps in the transport ofwater and minerals.
• Water is transported upwards from roots to all other plant parts.
• Transport in xylem occurs with the help of simple physical forces such as transpiration pull.
Phloem
•Phloem tissues help in the transport of food.
•Food is transported in both upwards and downward directions.
• Transport of food in phloem requires energy in the form of ATP.
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