Which of the following is a characteristic feature of phloem parenchyma cells?
They are elongated and tube-like in shape
They lack the ability to divide and differentiate
They contain dense cytoplasm and numerous organelles
They are composed of thick, lignified cell walls
Phloem parenchyma cells contain dense cytoplasm, numerous organelles, and a large central vacuole. They are involved in the storage and distribution of nutrients and other organic compounds throughout the plant.
Phloem is a vascular tissue that transports organic compounds like sugars, amino acids, and hormones from the site of production to the other parts of the plant.
Phloem is composed of different types of cells including phloem fibres and phloem parenchyma.
Phloem fibres provide structural support to the phloem tissue and are long, narrow cells with thick walls.
Phloem parenchyma cells are specialized for storage and have thin cell walls. They also play a role in the transport of organic compounds through the phloem tissue.
Option 3 is the correct answer