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Question
Distinguish between the following:
Protoxylem and metaxylem
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Solution
| Protoxyelm | Metaxylem |
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The xylem which is formed earlier is called protoxylem. Elements of protoxylem are smaller in diameter. |
While the xylem which is formed later is called metaxylem. Elements of metaxylem are bigger in diameter. |
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