Question
Biology Question on Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Albuminous cells are found in .........
A
phloem
B
galls
C
epidermis
D
xylem.
Answer
phloem
Explanation
Solution
In angiosperms, companion cell sieve tube cell of phloem function together to transport the food materials. Companion cells are absent in pteridophytes and gymnosperms. In conifers (gymnosperms), functional analogues of companion cells i.e. albuminous cells are present. They are found closely associated with sieve cells.