The phloem tissue in plants is responsible for the transport of:
(a) water
(b) water and minerals
(c) sugar
(d) all of the above

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(c) sugar
In plants, the phloem tissue is responsible for the transport of food (in the form of sugar) from the leaves to different parts of the body.

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