A botanist extracts the contents of a plant's vasculature. Upon analysis, she finds that these contents contain both ions and RNA. The botanist likely targeted a:

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Sieve tubes, part of the phloem in plants, are responsible for transporting sugars and other metabolic products. Unlike tracheids and vessels, which are part of the xylem and mainly transport water and minerals, sieve tubes can also transport RNA and proteins, explaining the presence of both ions and RNA in the extracted contents.

A Botanist Extracts the Contents of a Plant's Vasculature