The manufactured food in a green plant moves from the leaves to other parts through ____________.

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Phloem

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The correct option is B Phloem
The sugars, synthesized in leaves (as a result of photosynthesis) are translocated downwards, upwards and laterally to storage organs mainly through phloem. These sugars are translocated in the form of sucrose.

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The manufactured food in a green plant moves from the leaves to other parts through ____________.

The correct option is B PhloemThe sugars, synthesized in leaves (as a result of photosynthesis) are translocated downwards, upwards and laterally to storage organs mainly through phloem. These sugars are translocated in the form of sucrose.

The correct option is B Phloem
The sugars, synthesized in leaves (as a result of photosynthesis) are translocated downwards, upwards and laterally to storage organs mainly through phloem. These sugars are translocated in the form of sucrose.