Biology GCSE
Structure and function of phloem
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Definition of Structure and function of phloem
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Phloem is composed of tubes of elongated cells, and cell sap can move from one phloem cell to the next through pores in the end walls.
Topics that use Structure and function of phloem
- Plant organ system (AQA GCSE)
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