Genius Jnr - (a) Draw a labelled diagram of (i) a xylem vessel, and (ii) a sieve tube (or phloem). (b) What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?

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21 Mar 2018

(a) Draw a labelled diagram of (i) a xylem vessel, and (ii) a sieve tube (or phloem).
(b) What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?

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