Sieve tube elements lose most of their contents (Golgi apparatus, nucleus, etc.) as they develop.Which of the following makes this possible?
A) They get all the nutrients they need through the phloem.
B) They are effectively cared for by companion cells.
C) They are able to regenerate these structures as necessary.
D) They rely on their neighboring sieve tube elements to transport nutrients necessary for survival.
E) Sieve tube elements die shortly after they develop, but this does not prevent them from functioning.
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