Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
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Chapter 27, Problem 3SQ
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Concept Introduction: The phloem of the plant cell is composed of sclerenchyma, parenchyma, sieve elements and companion cells. The sieve element and the companion cells are found closely associated with each other. They are highly specialized type of elongated cells found in the phloem tissue of flowering plants.
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which of the following best describes the parenchyma tissue?
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The cuticle is a hydrophobic layer that covers the aerial part of plants
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The epidermis and periderm form the dermal tissue of plants.
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