Question

Which among the following includes the components in phloem of angiosperms?

• A. Sieve cells, parenchyma and sclerenchyma
• B. Sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma and phloem fibers
• C. Sieve tubes, collenchyma and sclerenchyma
• D. Sieve cells, vessels, parenchyma and sclerenchyma

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma and phloem fibers

There are four components to a phloem in angiosperms; sieve tube elements, companion cells, phloem fibers and phloem parenchyma. These four components work togehter and help in the transport of food across the plant.