Phloem of gymnosperms differs from that of angiosperms in having

Parenchyma

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No companion cells

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No sieve cells

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No sclerenchyma fibres

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Solution

The correct option is B No companion cells
Companion cells are specials parenchyma cells. They are present in the phloem of Angiosperms but absent in Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms.
So, the correct answer is 'No companion cells'

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The dead element present in the phloem is

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