Single Choice

Phloem in gymnosperms lacks.

AAlbuminous cells and sieve cells
BSieve tubes only
CCompanion cells only
DBoth sieve tubes and companion cells
Correct Answer

Solution

Phloem in Gymnosperms lacks both sieve tube and companion cells. They only contain seive cells for conduction of food material and also have albuminous cells that have functions similar to that of companion cells.
So, the correct answer is 'Both sieve tubes and companion cells'

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