Tuesday, May 31, 2016

2.51 Describe the role of phloem in transporting sucrose and amino acids between the leaves and other parts of the plant


  • Phloem has living cells in form of a column
  • Has companion cells and a cytoplasm + cellulose cell wall
  • Companion cells very metabolically active
  • Carries dissolved substances such as sucrose and amino acids within the plant

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