Q. Phloem conducts food by
A) Perforated sieve plates
B) Bast fibres
C) Xylem parenchyma
D) Xylem fibres
Explanation
Sieve tubes are cylindrical tube-like cells with perforated cross walls called sieve plates. Sieve tubes are responsible for movement of food material and sealing of pores after wounding.
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