Biology
Distinguish between the following pairs on the basis of the words indicated in the brackets [].
Xylem and phloem [structural components]
Answer
Differences between Xylem and phloem on the basis of structural components:
| Xylem | Phloem |
|---|---|
| Xylem is formed of thick-walled, tubular and often dead cells. The xylem tissue consists of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres. | Phloem is formed of living tubular cells. The phloem consists of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma, and phloem fibres. |
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