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5. Life Processes
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What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem ?
Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D
Solution
| Transport of materials in xylem | Transport of materials in phloem | ||
| $(i)$ | Xylem tissue helps in the transport of water and minerals. | $(i)$ | Phloem tissue helps in the transport of food. |
| $(ii)$ | Water is transported upwards from roots to all other plant parts. | $(ii)$ | Food is transported in both upward and downward directions. |
| $(iii)$ | Transport in xylem occurs with the help of simple physical forces such as transpiration pull. | $(iii)$ | Transport of food in phloem requires energy in the form of $ATP$. |
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