Asked by yuley guzman on May 02, 2024
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companion cells
A) theory of water movement through the xylem
B) pipelines of the xylem
C) a mutually beneficial association between a fungus and a young root
D) structures on roots that house nitrogen-fixing bacteria
E) pipelines of the phloem
F) evaporation from stems and leaves
G) actively transport sucrose into sieve tube members
H) theory of sugar movement through phloem
Companion Cells
Specialized cells in the phloem of plants that are closely associated with sieve tube elements and assist with the transport of photosynthetic products.
Pressure Flow Theory
A hypothesis explaining how sugars are moved from the leaves where they're produced to other parts of the plant through phloem.
- Identify and expound upon the elements and functionalities of the plant's conveyance system, with emphasis on xylem and phloem.
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PC
Povaneswari ChandraMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
G
Explanation :
Companion cells are specialized cells in plants that actively transport sucrose into sieve tube members of the phloem, facilitating the movement of sugars from photosynthetic tissues to other parts of the plant.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and expound upon the elements and functionalities of the plant's conveyance system, with emphasis on xylem and phloem.