JAMB Biology 1994 Question 17

Question 17

Structure of Flowering Plants

The phloem parenchyma is sometimes used for

  1. A.food storage
  2. B.supporting the stem
  3. C.production of the sieve tube
  4. D.transporting water.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (food storage)

Explanation

Phloem parenchyma cells are living, unspecialised cells that can store food such as starch.