Four of the five answers listed below are characteristics of phloem. Select the exception.

A) contains dead cells when tissue is functional
B) made of complex tissue
C) contains sieve plates between some cells
D) includes accessory companion cells
E) transports sugars through it

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of nutrients and carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis.

Sieve Plates

Sieve plates are the porous end walls that enable transport between sieve tube elements in the phloem of plants, facilitating the flow of nutrients.

Companion Cells

Companion cells are specialized cells in the phloem of plants that assist in the transport of sugars and other nutrients.