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Phloem Transport

Phloem sap is...

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Phloem sap is mainly made of ________________.

A

Water and sucrose

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B

Water and minerals

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C

Oligosaccharides and hormones

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Sucrose only

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Solution

The correct option is B Water and sucrose
Phloem sap consists primarily of water with sugars (sucrose) dissolved in it. It flows from the source or supply end (region of manufacture or storage) to the region of utilisation or sink.

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