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What is the chemical composition of xylem and phloem sap?

Chemical composition of xylem and phloem sap are as follows:

Xylem sap: Water and concentration of minerals in dilute form. It is mildly acidic.


Phloem sap: traces of minerals, water, sucrose and amino acids In some species, it also transports fructane or raffinose etc. It is mildly alkaline.


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