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Question
Give the structure and function of the following:
Phloem
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Solution
Phloem
Structure - Phloem is a complex plant tissue found in all parts of the plant like roots, stems, and leaves. It is made up of four components which are:
(a) Sieve tubes
(b) Companion cells
(c) Phloem parenchyma
(d) Phloem fibres
Function - Phloem carries out the conduction of organic food prepared by the plant.
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