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8.1 Transport in plants (1 questions)
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The cells described are most likely to be sieve tube elements and companion cells, which are components of the phloem tissue.
Their primary function is the transport of sugars (produced during photosynthesis) from the leaves to other parts of the plant. The living cytoplasm within the sieve tube elements allows for the active transport of sugars.
The tightly packed arrangement of cells is characteristic of the phloem's structure, facilitating efficient transport.