What is the function of companion cells?
a. These cells provide metabolic support to vessel elements.
b. These cells provide metabolic support to sieve elements.
c. These cells provide metabolic support to tracheids.
d. These cells prevent water from entering the endodermis.
e. These cells control the opening and closing of stomata.
ANSWER: b
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