Differentiate between xylem and phloem tissues.
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The difference between xylem and phloem are as follows:
| SN | Xylem | Phloem |
| 1. | Xylem is usually found towards the inner sides of the plant. | Phloem is usually situated towards the outer sides of the plant. |
| 2. | The conducting cells are dead. | The conducting cells are living. |
| 3. | It conducts water and minerals. | It conducts organic food. |
| 4. | It contains four elements tracheids, vessels, fibers, and parenchyma. | It contains four elements, sieve elements, companion cells, fibers, and parenchyma. |
| 5. | Conducting elements are lignified. | The conducting elements are non-lignified. |
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