Multiple choice

Which of the following cells are present in angiosperms, but absent in pteridophytes and gymnosperms?

  1. Tracheids

  2. Sieve tubes

  3. Companion cells

  4. Phloem fibres

  5. Xylem parenchyma

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Companion cells are absent in the phloem of pteridophytes and gymnosperms, while present in the phloem of angiosperms.