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The phloem tissue in plants is responsible for the transport of:

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Water
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Minerals
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Food
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Food
Xylem and phloem are the two vascular tissues that are responsible for the transport of substances in plants. Phloem helps the bidirectional transport of food whereas xylem helps in the unidirectional transport of water.

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