Answer:
A. Transport of materials in xylem
Xylem tissue helps in the transport of water and minerals
Water is transported upwards from roots to aerial parts of plants
Transport in xylem requires physical forces such as transpiration pull.
B. Transport of materials in phloem
Phloem tissue helps in the transport of food.
Transport of food in phloem requires energy in the form of ATP.
Food is transported in both upward and downward directions.