Question

How is the phloem adapted to its function? What does the companion cell to phloem vessel cells do?

Accepted Answer

It has pores called sieve plates that allow dissolved sugars to move through the cell interior.Each phloem vessel cell is connected to a companion cell by pores.
 The mitochondria in the companion cell provide energy to the vessel cell.

Front01	How is the phloem adapted to its function?
Back01	It has pores called sieve plates that allow dissolved sugars to move through the cell interior. Each phloem vessel cell is connected to a companion cell by pores.
Front02	What does the companion cell to phloem vessel cells do?
Back02	The mitochondria in the companion cell provide energy to the vessel cell.

Cell Phloem Vessel Companion Adapted Function Pores Called