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Are xylem and phloem the types of complex tissue, or they are examples of it?​

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Yes, XYLEM and phloem are the types of complex or compound tissues.

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Xylem - Xylem is RESPONSIBLE for transporting water and minerals obtained from the soil.

Xylem consists 4 types of elements -

  1. TRACHEIDS
  2. Vessels
  3. Xylem parenchyma
  4. Xylem fibres

The movements of water is unidirectional in xylem.

Phloem - Phloem is responsible for transporting PRODUCTS of photosynthesis from leaves to other parts of plants.

Phloem consists 4 types of elements -

  1. Sieve tubes
  2. Companion cells
  3. Phloem fibres
  4. Phloem parenchyma

The movement of substances can be mutidirectional in phloem.



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