___________ are elongated cells attached to the lateral wall of the sieve tubes.

Companion cells

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Phloem fibers

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Tracheids

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Xylem parenchyma

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Solution

The correct option is A Companion cells
Companion cells:
These are elongated cells attached to the lateral wall of the sieve tubes.

A companion cell may be equal in length to the accompanying sieve tube element or the mother cell may be divided transversely forming a series of companion cells

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