Which component of the phloem is living at maturity but lacks a nucleus in Angiosperms?
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Correct answer: Sieve tube element
Sieve tube elements lose their nucleus and ribosomes at maturity to facilitate the flow of sap. They remain living cells because they are metabolically supported by adjacent companion cells.
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