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The dead element present in the phloem is
(a) companion cells
(b) phloem fibres
(c) phloem parenchyma
(d) sieve tubes

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Answer- (b) phloem fibres
Solution: Phloem is a complex tissue and forms a part of the vascular bundle. Phloem consits of sieve tubes, phloem parenchyma and phloem fibres.  Phloem fibres possess narrow lumen and are thick-walled elongated spindle-shaped dead cells. They provide the tensile strengthand mechanical support to the tissue. Phloem parenchyma consists of thin-walled living cells of parenchyma. They help in storage and lateral food conduction. Except for phloem fibres, other phloem cells are living cells.
The correct option is – (b)- phloem fibres

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