Pholem cells Flashcards
1
Q
Made of living cells (as opposed….
also supported by
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to xylem vessels which are made of dead cells)
which are supported by companion cells
2
Q
Function of phloem
A
transport of dissolved sugars and amino acids
3
Q
Cells are joined ……. and contain……..in the end cell walls (sieve plates) forming ………..
A
end-end
holes
tubes which allow sugars and amino acids to flow easily through (by translocation)
4
Q
Cells also have very few subcellular structures to aid
A
the flow of materials
5
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