Multiple choice

The main function of sieve tubes is to

  1. regulate the metabolic activities

  2. give mechanical strength

  3. store compounds

  4. transport organic compounds

  5. store water

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Phloem complex tissue is composed of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem fibres and phloem parenchyma. The main function of the seive tube is to transport organic compounds.