2.3B Phloem Flashcards
1
Q
function of phloem tissue
A
transports sucrose + amino acids
2
Q
name the parts of the phloem tissue
A
- sieve tube cells
- sieve plates
- cytoplasmic strands
- companion cells
- plasmodesmata
- phloem fibres
- phloem parenchyma
3
Q
what is the function of sieve tube cells
A
transporting necessary molecules with the help of companion cells (LIVING)
4
Q
what is the function of sieve tube plates
A
protecting the phloem sap from intruding animals by blocking flow when the phloem cell is damaged.
5
Q
what is the function of cytoplasmic strands
A
transport routes for transcripts, proteins and organelles
6
Q
function of companion cells
A
to support sieve elements by carrying out cell metabolism and regulation
7
Q
function of plasmodesmata
A
connect sieve tube cells to companion cells
8
Q
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