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Vessels, companion cells, tracheids, xylem parenchyma.

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Companion cells

Companion cells are the living parenchyma cells that are part of phloem conducting tissue.

The vessels, tracheids, and xylem parenchyma are part of the xylem conducting tissue of plants.

The xylem tissue is responsible for the conduction of water and minerals whereas the phloem tissue is responsible for the translocation of food.

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