OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which component is not found in phloem of angiosperms?
A
Albuminous cell
B
Sieve tube
C
Companion cell
D
Wood fibre
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, tracheids are not an element of phloem tissue, so the correct option is (1) Tracheids. Note: Phloem parenchyma is also a part of phloem tissue, these cells are like ordinary parenchyma and are living.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Companion cells. ‘

Detailed explanation-3: -Albuminous are specialized parenchyma cells found in association with Sieve cells present in the phloem of gymnosperm wood. These cells contain protein albumin. They are analogous to companion cells found in Angiosperms.

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