Xylem and phloem are two types of vascular tissues that form the vascular system of plants. They work together to transport water, minerals, and food throughout the plant/25%3A_Seedless_Plants/25.04%3A_Seedless_Vascular_Plants/25.4B%3A_Vascular_Tissue-_Xylem_and_Phloem). Here are the functions of xylem and phloem:

Xylem:

• Transports and stores water and water-soluble nutrients in vascular plants/25%3A_Seedless_Plants/25.04%3A_Seedless_Vascular_Plants/25.4B%3A_Vascular_Tissue-_Xylem_and_Phloem).
• Responsible for replacing the total amount of lost water molecules through transpiration and photosynthesis.
• Responsible for transporting minerals and water from roots and carrying them to other parts of the plants.
• Consists of vessel elements, conducting cells known as tracheids, and supportive filler tissue called parenchyma/25%3A_Seedless_Plants/25.04%3A_Seedless_Vascular_Plants/25.4B%3A_Vascular_Tissue-_Xylem_and_Phloem).
• Supports the plant due to the rigidity of xylem cells/25%3A_Seedless_Plants/25.04%3A_Seedless_Vascular_Plants/25.4B%3A_Vascular_Tissue-_Xylem_and_Phloem).

Phloem:

• Responsible for transporting sugars, proteins, and other organic molecules in plants/25%3A_Seedless_Plants/25.04%3A_Seedless_Vascular_Plants/25.4B%3A_Vascular_Tissue-_Xylem_and_Phloem).
• Transports food (particularly sucrose and amino acids) from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
• Consists of tubes that are formed by living cells arranged end-to-end.
• Facilitates the transportation of food, nutrients, minerals, and water throughout the plant.
• Translocates proteins and mRNAs throughout the plant[[3]](https://byjus.com/b...