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Similarities between Xylem and Phloem Ø Both xylem and phloem are complex tissue composed of more than one type of cells. Ø Both are the components of vascular tissue system of plants. Ø Both contain living and dead cells. Ø Both contain parenchymatous cells.
- What are the similarities and differences between xylem and phloem?
- How are xylem and phloem vessels similar in structure yet dissimilar in function?
- How the structure of the xylem and phloem relate to their functions?
- Which parts of the human circulatory system are xylem and phloem most similar to?
- What are the characteristics of xylem and phloem?
- What are the four components of xylem?
- Why is Xylem dead and phloem alive?
- Where is xylem and phloem located?
- What is the direction of transport in xylem and phloem?
What are the similarities and differences between xylem and phloem?
What are the functions of xylem and phloem? Xylem and phloem facilitate the transportation of water, minerals and food throughout the plant. Xylem carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. Whereas, phloem carries the food prepared by the leaves to different parts of the plant.
How are xylem and phloem vessels similar in structure yet dissimilar in function?
Xylem and Phloem are the components of the vascular tissue system in plants. In the young parts of the stem, the xylem and phloem are together organized as vascular bundles. Both xylem and phloem are complex tissues which composed of more than one types of cells.
How the structure of the xylem and phloem relate to their functions?
Xylem vessels transport water and dissolved mineral ions from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provide structural support. Phloem vessels transport dissolved substances, such as sucrose and amino acids, from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
Which parts of the human circulatory system are xylem and phloem most similar to?
The xylem and phloem of plants are most similar to veins, arteries, and capillaries. In a plant, xylem are used to transport water, while the phloem are used to transport nutrients via sap.
What are the characteristics of xylem and phloem?
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| Xylem | Phloem |
|---|---|
| Xylem is the complex tissue of plants, responsible for transporting water and other nutrients to the plants. | Phloem is living tissue, responsible for transporting food and other organic materials. |
What are the four components of xylem?
Xylem consists of tracheids, vessels, parenchyma, and fibers.
Why is Xylem dead and phloem alive?
All the components of xylem except xylem parenchyma are dead, hence xylem is a non-living tissue. The main function of xylem is conduction of water. For this the xylem elements need to form a narrow tube like structure, so that water can rise in the tube through capillary action.
Where is xylem and phloem located?
In stems and roots, the xylem typically lies closer to the interior of the stem with phloem towards the exterior of the stem. In the stems of some Asterales dicots, there may be phloem located inwardly from the xylem as well. Between the xylem and phloem is a meristem called the vascular cambium.
What is the direction of transport in xylem and phloem?
What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?
| Transportation of materials in xylem | Transportation of materials in phloem |
|---|---|
| The transportation of water is from upwards roots to aerial parts of plants. | Food is transported in both upward and downward directions. |
