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In plants, food is transported through_____________

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Phloem parenchyma
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Xylem parenchyma
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Xylem
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Phloem
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Solution

The correct option is C Phloem
In-plant food is transported through the phloem.
Phloem is the vascular tissue responsible for the transport of sugars from source tissues to sink tissues. Other molecules such as proteins and mRNAs are also transported throughout the plant via the phloem.

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