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Which of the following statements about phloem is correct?

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Phloem transports organic nutrients from leaves to other parts of the plant. Correct Sieve tube elements have nuclei and are independent cells. Phloem consists only of parenchyma and sclerenchyma. Phloem fibers are the main conducting elements.

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Phloem transports organic nutrients such as sucrose. Sieve tube elements lack nuclei and function with the help of companion cells.

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