Which tissue is responsible for translocation of sugars from leaves to other parts of the plant?

Phloem

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Xylem

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Parenchyma

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Cambium

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Pericycle

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Solution

The correct option is A Phloem
The source of sugar in plants are the leaves. The leaf produces sugar which is then carried by the phloem tissue in both upward and downward directions to all parts of the plant.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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