Phloem, consisting of sieve tube elements and companion cells, transports sugars produced during photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant. This process, known as translocation, requires energy.
Phloem - made of sieve tube elements and companion cells- carries sugar down from leaves- requires energy (translocation)
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| Back | - made of sieve tube elements and companion cells - carries sugar down from leaves - requires energy (translocation) |
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