What are the differences between transport of materials by Phloem and xylem respectively?
NCERT Class 10 Science Chapter 5 Notes Life Processes very well explained the difference between the transport of materials by Phloem and Xylem.
Xylem |
Phloem |
1. Transports water |
1. Transports food |
2. Transports only in the upward direction |
2. Transports in both upward and downward directions |
3. Uses physical forces |
3. Uses chemical force |