AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -What are the similarities between xylem and phloem? Xylem and phloem both are complex tissues having more than one kind of cell. Both of them are the components of the vascular tissue system in plants. Xylem and phloem contain both the living as well as dead cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -xylem, plant vascular tissue that conveys water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provides physical support. Xylem tissue consists of a variety of specialized, water-conducting cells known as tracheary elements.

Detailed explanation-3: -Xylem and phloem are examples of vascular tissues. The function of vascular tissues is to conduct water and food different part of the plant body. Vascular tissues are complex permanent tissues because they are made of more than one cell type.

Detailed explanation-4: -Xylem tracheids-These are dead tubes like hollow cells. They have thick lignified walls and functions in transport of water and minerals.