it allows some but not all materials to cross
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A sieve demonstrates selective permeability by allowing certain-sized particles to pass through while blocking larger particles. This is similar to how cell membranes selectively allow certain molecules to enter or exit the cell based on their size and charge.
"Nectar in a Sieve" was written by Kamala Markandaya and first published in 1954.
Sieve phloem is a specialized tissue in plants that is responsible for transporting organic nutrients such as sugars from the leaves to other parts of the plant. It is made up of sieve tube elements and companion cells, which work together to facilitate the flow of nutrients through the plant.
The sieve tubes are located in the phloem tissue of plants. They are responsible for transporting sugars and other nutrients throughout the plant.
A sieve tube is adapted to its job of transporting sugars by having specialized sieve plates that allow for the movement of sugars and other materials between adjacent cells. These sieve plates have pores that facilitate the flow of sap. Additionally, sieve tubes lack many organelles, allowing for more efficient transport of materials.
Phloem is composed of sieve tubes, companion cells, fibers, and parenchyma cells. Sieve tubes are long cells that transport organic compounds, companion cells support the sieve tubes, fibers provide structural support, and parenchyma cells store nutrients. Together, these components make up the vascular tissue responsible for transporting sugars and other organic nutrients throughout the plant.