Sieve tubes and companion cells are the functional units of which complex tissue?
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Correct answer: Phloem
Phloem is the vascular tissue responsible for the translocation of organic nutrients, particularly sucrose. Sieve tubes conduct the sugars, while companion cells provide metabolic support to the sieve tube elements.
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