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The dead element present in the phloem is ___.
(A) companion cell
(B) phloem fibre
(C) phloem parenchyma
(D) sieve tube

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Answer: (B) phloem fibre
Phloem consists of four elements: Sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma and phloem fibres. Except for phloem fibres, all other elements are living. Phloem fibres are thick-walled, elongated spindle-shaped dead cells which possess narrow lumen. They provide mechanical support to the plant.

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