I. Phloem and Xylem. Identify the vessel type based on the characteristics provided. Characteristics Xylem or Phloem Contains living cells Substances transported upward from roots to shoots Transports sugar Cell partitions or end walls are absent Made of dead cells Carries molecules bidirectionally Transports water and minerals Can perform active transport of molecules End walls are perforated Has companion cells

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Phloem and Xylem. Identify the vessel type based on the characteristics
provided.
Characteristics
Xylem or Phloem
Contains living cells
Substances transported upward from roots to shoots
Transports sugar
Cell partitions or end walls are absent
Made of dead cells
Carries molecules bidirectionally
Transports water and minerals
Can perform active transport of molecules
End walls are perforated
Has companion cells
Transcribed Image Text:I. Phloem and Xylem. Identify the vessel type based on the characteristics provided. Characteristics Xylem or Phloem Contains living cells Substances transported upward from roots to shoots Transports sugar Cell partitions or end walls are absent Made of dead cells Carries molecules bidirectionally Transports water and minerals Can perform active transport of molecules End walls are perforated Has companion cells
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