Question

Transport of food materials in higher plants takes place through

• A. Companion cells
• B. Transfusion tissue
• C. Tracheids
• D. Sieve elements

Answer 1

The correct option is D Sieve elements

Sieve elements are made of sieve cells. They are the components of phloem tissue and transport food material in plants. Sieve element in angiosperms are sieve tubes and companion cells. While in gymnosperms and pteridophytes they sieve cells.

So the correct option is 'Sieve elements.'