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The manufactured food in a green plant m...

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

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xylem

B

phloem

C

cortex

D

pith

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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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