NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsPractice
Companion cells are present in the phloem of
Options
- APteriophytes
- BGymnosperms
- CAngiosperms
- DBoth 1 and 2
Correct answer
C. Angiosperms
Step-by-step solution
Companion cell is a type of cell found within the phloem of flowering plants. Each companion cell is usually closely associated with a sieve element. Its function is uncertain, though it appears to regulate the activity of the adjacent sieve element and to take part in loading and unloading sugar into the sieve element.