A-LevelBiologyTransport in plantsOct/Nov 2010Paper 1 Q241 Mark
What is the main function of a companion cell in mature phloem tissue?
Aproviding cytoplasmic contact with the sieve tube element for loading
Bproviding structural support for the sieve tube element
Cproviding the nucleus for cell division in the phloem
Dproviding the source of assimilates for storage
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