Question

What are the characteristics of phloem?

Answer 1

Phloem:

It is a complex permanent tissue found in plants.

Characteristics of phloem:

1. It is made up of living cells except for phloem fibres.
2. It has four elements that are companion cells, sieve tubes, phloem parenchyma, and phloem fibres.
3. It is a pathway to signalling molecules and also has a structural function in the plant body.
4. It is the food conducting element of the plant body.