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A-LevelBiologyTransport in plantsFeb/Mar 2017Paper 1 Q321 Mark

What is the main function of a companion cell in 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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About This A-Level Biology Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Feb/Mar 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Transport in plants and is worth 1 mark.

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