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The carbohydrates synthesised in the leaves are transported through sieve tubes most commonly in the form of

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glucose
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sucrose
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starch
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Solution

The correct option is B sucrose
During photosynthesis, the plants produce glucose which is stored in the form of starch. This starch is transported in the form of sucrose solution through the sieve tubes in the phloem.

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