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

Differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem















Xylem



Phloem



It transports water and minerals from roots to the other parts of the plant.



It transports the food from leaves to the other parts of the plant.



It transports materials only in upward direction.



It transports materials in both the directions upward as well as downward.




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Column II



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