The phloem in pteridophytes is lacking:

Sieve cells

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Phloem parenchyma

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Companion cells

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Companion cells
Sieve tubes and companion cells are absent in the phloem of pteridophytes.

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The dead element present in the phloem is

(a) companion cells
(b) phloem fibres
(c) phloem parenchyma
(d) sieve tubes

Which of the following is living but non-nucleated ? a) phloem cell b) sieve tube c) companion cell d) phloem parenchyma

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