Function of companion cells is

Options

(a) providing energy to sieve elements for active transport
(b) providing water to phloem
(c) loading of sucrose into sieve elements by passive transport
(d) loading of sucrose into sieve elements

Correct Answer:

loading of sucrose into sieve elements

Explanation:

Function of companion cell is to load sugar and amino acids into sieve elements. These cells use transmembrane proteins to take up by active transport