In which form does the food get transported in plants?

Sucrose

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Fructose

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Glucose

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Lactose

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Solution

The correct option is A Sucrose
The carbohydrates synthesized by the leaves of the plant are transported to other regions of the plant body after conversion to sucrose. Since it is water soluble it can be transported easily too. Therefore, food is transported in plants in the form of sucrose.

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