Which of the following cells are associated with sieve tubes in angiosperms to help in the pressure-flow mechanism?
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Correct answer: Companion cells
Companion cells are specialized parenchyma cells that share a common origin with sieve tube elements. They contain a nucleus and organelles, providing metabolic support to the enucleated sieve tubes.
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