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Sieve Adaptations Tube Elements Cytoplasm Assimilates Lots Companion

Front Describe the adaptations of phloem.
Back Adaptations of phloem:
  • Sieve tube elements - no nucleus & no/small amount cytoplasm to allow transport of assimilates more easily
  • Sieve plates allow assimilates to pass thru phloem tubes
  • Lots of plasmodesmata between companion cells, lots of mitochondria & dense cytoplasm in companion cells, to allow them to fulfill sieve tube elements with metabolic needs


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