The tissue in which sieve tubes are found is

Xylem

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Phloem

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Meristematic tissues

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Phloem
Sieve tubes are present in the vascular tissue of the plant called the phloem. Phloem is a specialized conducting tissue that helps in the transport of nutrient and food in the plants. Sieve cells are the living components of phloem, and they mainly involved in the conduction of solutes in plants.
So, the correct answer is 'Phloem'.

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