The dead element present in the phloem is

Options

A. companion cells
B. phloem fibre
C. phloem parenchyma
D. sieve tubes

Answer

B

Explanation

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.
(Also, refer to Q. 14)