Translocation of organic solutes primarily takes place through _____.

phloem

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xylem

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cortex

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pith

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Solution

The correct option is A
phloem

The food prepared by the leaves is transported in the form of solutes to various parts of the plant for the purpose of storage or consumption through the phloem tissue. This process is known as translocation.

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Identify the correct set of statements related to the movement of substances through vascular tissues.

I. Xylem mainly translocates water, minerals salts and also organic solutes.

II. Phloem mainly translocates a variety of organic solutes and also inorganic solutes.

III. Xylem transports substances from roots to aerial parts of the plants.

IV. Phloem transports substances bidirectionally.

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