Question

Phloem parenchyma acts like

• A. Transfer cells
• B. Packaging material
• C. Conducting cells
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and B

The parenchyma cells in the phloem tissue are known as phloem parenchyma. There are different types of phloem parenchyma cells, companion cells, albuminous and other parenchyma cells. The transfer cells are a type of companion cells. These are the cells which have folded cell wall surface which help in scavenging the solutes which require ATP to move across the membranes.

The parenchyma cells act as packaging material. These cells fill the gaps between the other cells in the phloem.

The sieve cells are the conducting cells in the phloem. These are the cells which help in the transport of sugar.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.