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Novosadov [1.4K]
3 years ago
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What is the difference between xylem and phloem?

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nevsk [136]3 years ago
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While both are vascular tissues, xylem is unidirectional and is responsible for the transportation of water and minerals, while phloem is only bidirectional and is responsible for food and nutrients.
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