Question

7) What are the main components of phloem tissue?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The phloem is composed of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma and fibres. The fibres are the dead sclerenchymatous cells in the phloem responsible for mechanical support. These cells are considered as non-living component of phloem.

Explanation:

Phloem, also called bast, tissues in plants that conduct foods made in the leaves to all other parts of the plant. Phloem is composed of various specialized cells called sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem fibres, and phloem parenchyma cells.

Answer 2

Answer:

Phloem, also called bast, tissues in plants that conduct foods made in the leaves to all other parts of the plant. Phloem is composed of various specialized cells called sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem fibres, and phloem parenchyma cells.