Asked by
Destinee Barnes
on Dec 18, 2024
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Sugar is conducted in solution through specialized cells known as:
A) fibers.
B) companion cells.
C) sieve tube elements.
D) tracheids.
E) vessels.
Sieve Tube Elements
Cells that conduct dissolved sugar in the phloem of flowering plants.
Companion Cells
Specialized cells found in the phloem of plants that support the function of sieve tube elements by aiding in nutrient transport and metabolic processes.
Specialized Cells
Cells that have developed unique structures and functions to perform specific tasks within an organism.
- Determine and outline the constituents and functions of vascular systems within plants.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine and outline the constituents and functions of vascular systems within plants.