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In the sieve elements, which one of the following is the most likely function of P-proteins?
BiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsJIPMERJIPMER 2011
Options:
  • A Deposition of callose on sieve plates
  • B Providing energy for active translocation
  • C Autolytic enzymes
  • D Sealing off mechanism on wounding
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The correct answer is: Sealing off mechanism on wounding
In most angiospermic plants, sieve tube elements of phloem, are P-proteins. Later is found in all dictos
and in many monocots but it is absent in gymnosperms and cryptogams.
The main function of P -proteins is in sealing off damaged sieve elements by plugging up sieve plate pores.

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