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Differentiated between vessel and sieve tube.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition and Function**: - **Vessel**: Vessels are part of the xylem tissue in plants, responsible for the conduction of water and minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant. - **Sieve Tube**: Sieve tubes are part of the phloem tissue, responsible for the transport of food (sugars and nutrients) produced during photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant. 2. **Cell Composition**: - **Vessel**: Vessels are composed of dead cells that form a long-distance channel for water transport. These cells have hollow interiors (lumen). ...
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