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What is the chemical composition of xylem and phloem sap?
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Solution
Xylem sap: Water and concentration of minerals in dilute form. It is mildly acidic.
Phloem sap: Traces of minerals, water, sucrose and amino acids In some species, it also transports fructose or raffinose etc.
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