phloem Flashcards
1
Q
function of the phloem?
A
carries glucose, sugar and water from the leaves to the rest of the plant
2
Q
parts of the phloem?
A
-end walls with perforations
-hollow tube made of living cells
-companion cells
3
Q
adaptations of the phloem?
A
perforations in the end walls - allow dissolved food both ways to get to where it’s needed
companion cells - support the cell and provides the energy which transports the food around the plant
