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Water is the only substance found naturally in all three states on Earth's surface.
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Water is the only substance found naturally in all three states on Earth's surface.
To solve this problem, we need to understand the structure of phloem in gymnosperms.Phloem is a type of vascular tissue responsible for the transport of nutrients in plants.In angiosperms, phloem typically consists of:Sieve tubesCompanion cellsPhloem fibersPhloem parenchymaHowever, in gymnosperms, the phloem structure is different:Gymnosperms lack sieve tubes and companion cells.Instead, they have sieve cells and albuminous cells.Let's analyze the options:Option 1: Albuminous cells and sieve cells - Gymnosperms have these cells, so this option is incorrect.Option 2: Sieve tubes only - Gymnosperms lack sieve tubes, but this option does not mention companion cells.Option 3: Companion cells only - Gymnosperms lack companion cells, but this option does not mention sieve tubes.Option 4: Both sieve tubes and companion cells - Gymnosperms lack both of these, making this option correct.Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4: Both sieve tubes and companion cells.
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