xylem
dead tissue
flow from roots to highest region
conducts water and minerals
phloem
live tissue (sieve tube cell)
flow from lowest leaves to roots
conducts sugars
hyperosmotic
water flows out of cell
high solute concentration in solution
isosmotic
water flows in and out of cell equal
equal solute concentration
hypoosmotic
water flows in to cell
low solute concentration in solution