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Which of the following is the dead component of phloem?

Option: 1

Sieve tube elements


Option: 2

Companion cells


Option: 3

Bast fibres


Option: 4

Sieve cells


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Phloem Fibres:

  • These are also called the bast fibres.
  • These are sclerenchymatous dead and elongated cells.
  • These provide mechanical support.
  • These are the only dead components of the complex tissue phloem.

 

Bast fibres or phloem fibres are the dead cells of phloem.

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