The dead element present in the phloem is

The dead element present in the phloem is

  1. companion cells
  2. phloem fibres
  3. phloem parenchyma
  4. sieve tubes

Answer

Phloem fibres are thick walled, elongated spindle shaped dead cells which possess narrow lumen. They provides mechanical support to the tissue.

Phloem parenchyma are thin walled-living cells of parenchyma. They have two functions, storage and lateral food conduction.

The correct option is B.