Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: The companion cells help in maintaining the pressure gradient in sieve tubes.
Statement II : The companion cells are specialised parenchymatous cells, which are closely associated with sieve tube elements.

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

• The companion cells help in maintaining the pressure gradient in sieve tubes.
• The companion cells are specialised parenchymatous cells, which are closely associated with sieve tube elements.