Question

Cell attached to lateral side of sieve tube phloem

Answer 1

Cell that is attached to the lateral side of the sieve tube is termed as a companion cell.

They are found inside the phloem of any flowering plant.

Their activities are unknown, but it appears that they try to regulate the activities of the sieve element to load and unload sugar in them.

Answer 2

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Here is your answer,

Cell attached to the lateral side of the sieve tube pholem is called as companion cell.

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