What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?

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Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant, whereas phloem transports food (sugar) produced by photosynthesis from leaves to other plant parts. Xylem is made up of dead cells, and phloem consists of living cells.

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