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By many evidences, it can be known that the downward movement of food takes place through

A
Phloem
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Xylem
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C
Collenchyma
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Sclerenchyma
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Solution

The correct option is A Phloem
Movement of food takes place through phloem tissue. This can be demonstrated through ringing experiment in which, if ring of vascular tissue including phloem is removed in a dicot tree. The plant parts located below the point of ringing will die because these parts do not get food.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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