MCQ
The dead element present in the phloem is:
  • A
    Companion cells.
  • B
    Phloem fibres.
  • C
    Phloem parenchyma.
  • D
    Sieve tubes.

Answer

  1. Phloem fibres.

Explanation:

Phloem fibres are the dead element of phloem. Phloem tissue consists of conducting cells, generally called sieve elements, parenchyma cells, including both specialized companion cells or albuminous cells and unspecialized cells and supportive cells, such as fibres and sclereids.

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