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The dead element present in the phloem is

A

companion cells

B

phloem fibre

C

phloem parenchyma

D

sieve tubes

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B
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)
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