9.1.2.2.2 - Companion Cells
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What do companion cells assist in transporting?
💡 Hint: Think about what is carried in phloem.
Do companion cells have nuclei?
💡 Hint: Recall the difference between companion cells and sieve tube elements.
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What is the primary function of companion cells?
💡 Hint: Think about what role these cells play alongside sieve tubes.
True or False: Sieve tube elements contain nuclei.
💡 Hint: Recall the differences between these cell types.
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Analyze how a blockage in phloem could arise from improper functioning of companion cells and the resultant effects on a plant's physiological processes.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when nutrients cannot be transported effectively.
Propose a hypothetical scenario where companion cells are artificially enhanced and predict how this might impact plant growth.
💡 Hint: Think about how quicker nutrient availability affects growth rates.
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