Question

What is phloem tissue? Phloem contains two types of cells joined side by side. Name these two types of cells. State whether these cells are living or dead.

Answer 1

Phloem is a conducting tissue in plants. It transports the food made in the leaves to all the parts of the plant like branches, roots, and stems. 

Phloem contains two types of cells, i.e. sieve tubes and companion cells. Both of these cells are living cells.