How are sieve plates and inter-vessel pits similar in their effect on transport through phloem and xylem conduits?

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Sieve plates and inter-vessel pits both increase resistance to flow, but allow for compartmentalization of injury. Sieve plates are small pores in the walls of sieve tube elements in phloem, while inter-vessel pits are small openings in the walls of xylem vessels. Both of these structures play a role in maintaining the integrity of the conduits while allowing for transport of fluids. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of sieve plates and inter-vessel pits.

How Are Sieve Plates and Inter-Vessel Pits Similar in Their